Swiftco Angel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Swiftco angel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 18.05 N,86 5.87 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.300833
  • Longitude: 86.097833
Water Depth 2200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SWIFTCO ANGEL
Type carrier
Flag HN
Length 101.4 m
Width 15.7 m
Draught 6.6
Tonnage 2990
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 13, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2510/72 10.6.88 SANK IN 181800N, 860600E. ALSO POSN GIVEN AS 080 DEG VISAKHAPATNAM 160MILES. (LL 14.5.88). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 2006

Circumstances of loss

EX-REA '88, EX-CRESTA 1 '87, EX-CHOYO MARU '76. BUILT IN 1967 BY IMABARI ZOSEN KK, IMABARI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SWIFTCO MARITIME CO. PASSAGE SINGAPORE FOR VISAKHAPATNAM. ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK. CREW RECOVERED BY INDIAN M TANKER JAG PRAGATI. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SWIFTCO ANGEL wreck located?

The SWIFTCO ANGEL wreck is located at coordinates 18 18.05 N,86 5.87 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SWIFTCO ANGEL?

The seabed around the SWIFTCO ANGEL lies at approximately 2200 meters deep.

When did the SWIFTCO ANGEL sink?

The SWIFTCO ANGEL sank on May 13, 1988.

When was the wreck of the SWIFTCO ANGEL discovered?

The wreck of the SWIFTCO ANGEL was discovered in 1988.

What country did the SWIFTCO ANGEL belong to?

The SWIFTCO ANGEL belonged to HN.

What cargo was the SWIFTCO ANGEL carrying?

The SWIFTCO ANGEL was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the SWIFTCO ANGEL?

The SWIFTCO ANGEL had a tonnage of 2990 tons.

What type of wreck is the SWIFTCO ANGEL?

The SWIFTCO ANGEL is classified as a carrier.

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