Trans Saphire Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Trans saphire Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 11.167 N,121 41.167 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.186117
  • Longitude: 121.686117
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRANS SAPHIRE
Type bulk carrier
Flag PA
Length 173.7 m
Width 21.6 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 12206
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 14, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Feb 19, 1988

Surveying Details

H2079/72 28.9.78 H2079/72 28.9.78 ST IN 251223N, 1214142E. (TAIWAN NM 42/78). BR STD. H3301/75 18.10.78 H3301/75 18.10.78 REPEATED. (HAMBURG NM 3712/78). NFA. H2079/72 24.11.78 H2079/72 24.11.78 POSN AMENDED TO 251100N, 1214124E. (TAIWAN NM 60/78). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H3301/75 17.4.79 H3301/75 17.4.79 REPORT, PRESUMABLY REFERRING TO THIS WK, BUT GIVING AN INCORRECT POSN, STATES MAST DRIES ABOUT 7 MTRS. (MS ASIAN PEARL, HN DTD 17.2.79). 30.6.80 30.6.80 STILL SHOWN IN POSN 251223N, 1214142E ON TAIWAN 0353. AMEND POSN. BR STD. H2079/72 11.6.81 H2079/72 11.6.81 SCRAPPING OPS TO TAKE PLACE BETWEEN APRIL 28 TO NOV 30. 4 RED BUOYS BY DAY, RWR LT AT NIGHT. POSN GIVEN AS 251102N, 1214133E. (TAIWAN NM 18/81). 19.2.88 19.2.88 ST IN 251110N, 1214110E SHOWN ON TAIWAN 0353 [1976]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1952 BY HARNA ZOSENSHO, AIOI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TRANSWORLD (JAPAN) LTD. PASSAGE YOSU, S KOREA, FOR KARACHI. ANCHORED OFF KEELING DUE TO WATER ENTERING THE ENGINE ROOM THROUGH THE STERN GLAND. CREW TAKEN OFF WHEN IT BECAME IMPOSSIBLE TO PUMP OUT THE WATER. ACCOMMODATION AND BRIDGE AREAS HAD BEEN FLOODED BY THIS STAGE. ON 14 OCT, WHILE STILL AT ANCHOR, WAS DRIVEN ASHORE BY SEVERE WINDS FROM TYPHOON 'ORA'. BROKE IN TWO AND SANK. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 25 11.167 N,121 41.167 E
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FAQ

Where is the TRANS SAPHIRE wreck located?

The TRANS SAPHIRE wreck is located at coordinates 25 11.167 N,121 41.167 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TRANS SAPHIRE?

The seabed around the TRANS SAPHIRE lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the TRANS SAPHIRE sink?

The TRANS SAPHIRE sank on Oct 14, 1978.

When was the wreck of the TRANS SAPHIRE discovered?

The wreck of the TRANS SAPHIRE was discovered in 1978.

What country did the TRANS SAPHIRE belong to?

The TRANS SAPHIRE belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the TRANS SAPHIRE?

The TRANS SAPHIRE had a tonnage of 12206 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRANS SAPHIRE?

The TRANS SAPHIRE is classified as a bulk carrier.

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