Vigour Pioneer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Vigour pioneer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 14 N,125 42 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.233333
  • Longitude: 125.700000
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIGOUR PIONEER
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 105 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 8
Tonnage 3417
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 28, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH557/350/01 15.6.89 HH557/350/01 15.6.89 WKS USC PA 20MTRS IN 341400N, 1254200E. (ROK NM 205/89 & LL 30.5.89). - NM 1889/89. HH557/350/01 6.3.91 HH557/350/01 6.3.91 SALVAGE OPERATION TO TAKE PLACE BETWEEN 1.2.91 & 31.12.92. (ROK NM 38/91). NCA YET.
Last Amended Date Nov 18, 2009

Circumstances of loss

EX- TIANN XIANG (1988), EX- HILDE ECKHARDT (1982), EX- SKY HOVER (1982), EX- HILDE ECKHARDT (1981), EX- ISLE DE FRANCE (1980) & EX- WESER CARRIER (1980). BUILT IN 1971 BY JOS. L. MEYER, PAPENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PIONEER STEAMSHIPS INC. PASSAGE CHINA FOR BUSAN. FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH MV QING CHUAN 1 OFF SW COAST OF KOREA, BOTH VESSELS SANK. ALL 20 CREW SAFELY RESCUED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the VIGOUR PIONEER wreck located?

The VIGOUR PIONEER wreck is located at coordinates 34 14 N,125 42 E.

How deep is the VIGOUR PIONEER and where exactly is it located?

The VIGOUR PIONEER lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 34 14 N,125 42 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VIGOUR PIONEER?

The seabed around the VIGOUR PIONEER lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the VIGOUR PIONEER sink?

The VIGOUR PIONEER sank on May 28, 1989.

When was the wreck of the VIGOUR PIONEER discovered?

The wreck of the VIGOUR PIONEER was discovered in 1989.

What country did the VIGOUR PIONEER belong to?

The VIGOUR PIONEER belonged to PA.

What cargo was the VIGOUR PIONEER carrying?

The VIGOUR PIONEER was carrying containers.

What was the tonnage of the VIGOUR PIONEER?

The VIGOUR PIONEER had a tonnage of 3417 tons.

What type of wreck is the VIGOUR PIONEER?

The VIGOUR PIONEER is classified as a motor vessel.

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