Uganda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Uganda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 35.9 N,120 16.292 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.598333
  • Longitude: 120.271533
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name UGANDA
Type merchant vessel
Length 164.6 m
Width 21.6 m
Tonnage 16907
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 22, 1986
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers RA. CONSPIC
Last Amended Date Feb 10, 2019

Surveying Details

HH549/350/01 18.12.89 AGROUND JUST S OF KAOHSIUNG HBR ENTRANCE. LIES BROKEN IN THREE PIECES ONLY 100 YARDS OFF THE BEACH AND LIKELY TO STAY. (LL 25.11.89). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 5.8.91 STILL LYING IN SAME CONDITION. (SEA BREEZES, AUG 1991). HH549/350/02 4.2.92 LIES IN 223554N, 1201607.5E, APPROX (POSN TAKEN FROM CHART). RADAR CONSPICUOUS. (CAPT BERKLEY, CRAIG LINE, 31.1.92, VISIT TO NC 6B). INS AS STPA, RA CONSPIC. - NM 498/92.

Circumstances of loss

25.11.89 AFTER SERVICE AS PASSENGER VESSEL, EDUCATIONAL CRUISE SHIP AND WAR HOSPITAL SHIP, WAS TOWED TO TAIWAN FOR BREAKING. WITHIN DAYS OF ARRIVING WAS BLOWN ASHORE DURING A TYPHOON WHERE SHE STILL LIES. (LL 25.11.89).

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FAQ

Where is the UGANDA wreck located?

The UGANDA wreck is located at coordinates 22 35.9 N,120 16.292 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UGANDA?

The seabed around the UGANDA lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the UGANDA sink?

The UGANDA sank on Aug 22, 1986.

When was the wreck of the UGANDA discovered?

The wreck of the UGANDA was discovered in 1989.

What was the tonnage of the UGANDA?

The UGANDA had a tonnage of 16907 tons.

What type of wreck is the UGANDA?

The UGANDA is classified as a merchant vessel.

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