Truong Giang Or ?Ever Good (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Truong giang or ?ever good (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 6.589 N,108 12.544 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.109817
  • Longitude: 108.209067
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name TRUONG GIANG OR ?EVER GOOD (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag VN
Length 89 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 1991
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 21, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2558/72 28.1.74 DW PA (MASTS) (REP 1974) IN 160630N, 081248E. (US NM 440/74). - NM 321/75. 29.1.75 UNCONFIRMED REPORT THAT WRECK WOULD BE LIFTED AND REPAIRED BY END OF DEC 1974. (TELECON LLOYDS). NCA. H3308/70 15.10.76 DW LIES 201.5DEGS, 1470M FROM PHARE DE L'OBSERVATOIRE. (BREST NM 76 37 41). BR STD. H2558/72 1.2.78 POSN NOW 209DEGS, 1400M FROM PHARE DE L'OBSERVATOIRE. (BREST NM 77 52 55). BR STD. H4896/80 16.12.80 POSN NOW 215DEGS, 1370M FROM PHARE DE L'OBSERVATOIRE. CHECKED BY VISUAL B RGS. RANGES & HORIZONTAL ANGES. (MV PORT CHALMERS, HN DTD 4.9.80). GIVES POSN 160644N,1081206E. BR STD. 26.8.97 SHOWN AS DW MASTS (1974) 160630N, 1081248E RUSSIAN 68519 [1993 EDN]. NC 3884.. 23.10.99 NOW CHARTED IN 1606.475N, 10812.800E [UND]. (DISPLACED ON CHART FOR ANCHORAGE SYMBOL). NC 3884. 15.5.13 SHOWN IN 1606.589N, 10812.544E [WGD] ON BA 3884 [EDN 2 DTD 17.2.11]. 15.5.13 NOT SHOWN ON VNDNA02 [EDN 1.0]. ASSUMED LIFTED. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Aug 15, 2013

Circumstances of loss

22.7.74 DURING THE WAR IN VIETNAM, THE VESSEL SANK AT DA-NANG AFTER AN UNDERWATER MINE EXPLOSION. A LARGE HOLE WAS BLOWN IN THE STARBOARD SIDE, AND SHE WAS DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. 1 CREWMAN WAS KILLED. (EVER GOOD WAS ALSO SUNK BY A MINE IN DA-NANG ROADS ON 22.7.74 AND DISPOSED OF TO A LOCAL BUYER. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the TRUONG GIANG OR ?EVER GOOD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TRUONG GIANG OR ?EVER GOOD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 16 6.589 N,108 12.544 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TRUONG GIANG OR ?EVER GOOD (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the TRUONG GIANG OR ?EVER GOOD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the TRUONG GIANG OR ?EVER GOOD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TRUONG GIANG OR ?EVER GOOD (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 21, 1974.

When was the wreck of the TRUONG GIANG OR ?EVER GOOD (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TRUONG GIANG OR ?EVER GOOD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1974.

What country did the TRUONG GIANG OR ?EVER GOOD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TRUONG GIANG OR ?EVER GOOD (POSSIBLY) belonged to VN.

What cargo was the TRUONG GIANG OR ?EVER GOOD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The TRUONG GIANG OR ?EVER GOOD (POSSIBLY) was carrying scrap metal.

What was the tonnage of the TRUONG GIANG OR ?EVER GOOD (POSSIBLY)?

The TRUONG GIANG OR ?EVER GOOD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1991 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRUONG GIANG OR ?EVER GOOD (POSSIBLY)?

The TRUONG GIANG OR ?EVER GOOD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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