Tropigas Far East Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tropigas far east Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 2 N,89 20 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.033333
  • Longitude: 89.333333
Water Depth 3200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TROPIGAS FAR EAST
Type tanker
Flag PA
Length 119.8 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 5400
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,plastic
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2009

Surveying Details

HH120/350/01 5.6.89 FLOATING CAPSIZED LPG TANKER SIGHTED IN 040236N, 892026E. THOUGHT TO BE TROPIGAS FAR EAST. (LL 18.5.89). CAPSIZED VESSEL REPORTED 020600N, 863000E. (HYDROPAC 630/89). FOR FILING ONLY. 7.8.89 NOTHING FOUND DURING SEARCH BY M TUG/SUPPLY V SMIT-LLOYD 109. CONSIDERED TOTAL LOSS. (LL 27.6.89).

Circumstances of loss

11.5.89 LAST REPORTED 11.5.89 WHILE ON PASSAGE JUBAIL FOR INDONESIA IN 020000N, 860000E. AN OVERTURNED LPG TANKER, PRESUMED TO BE THIS VESSEL, WAS SIGHTED 16.5.87 IN LISTED POSN. NOTHING FOUND IN SUBSEQUENT SEARCHES BY SALVORS. (MTL).

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FAQ

Where is the TROPIGAS FAR EAST wreck located?

The TROPIGAS FAR EAST wreck is located at coordinates 4 2 N,89 20 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TROPIGAS FAR EAST?

The seabed around the TROPIGAS FAR EAST lies at approximately 3200 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the TROPIGAS FAR EAST discovered?

The wreck of the TROPIGAS FAR EAST was discovered in 1989.

What country did the TROPIGAS FAR EAST belong to?

The TROPIGAS FAR EAST belonged to PA.

What cargo was the TROPIGAS FAR EAST carrying?

The TROPIGAS FAR EAST was carrying chemicals,plastic.

What was the tonnage of the TROPIGAS FAR EAST?

The TROPIGAS FAR EAST had a tonnage of 5400 tons.

What type of wreck is the TROPIGAS FAR EAST?

The TROPIGAS FAR EAST is classified as a tanker.

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