Tanker Wrecks at 2000-4000 m Depth (65)
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BUILT IN 1954 BY CANTINERI NAVALI RIUNITI, ANCONA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GOSFORD MARINE PANAMA. PASSAGE FROM LA SALINA, VENEZUELA FOR ANTWERP. SANK...
Alexandra C Wreck
SANK IN HEAVY WEATHER. CREW OF 19 RECOVERED BY M CHEMICAL TANKER FAIRCHEM STEED. (LL).
Alkis Wreck
BUILT IN 1955 BY J.L. THOMPSON & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CASTLE SHIPPING CORP. PASSAGE KHOR AL AMAYA FOR MONTEVIDEO. TAKEN IN T...
Anastasia J L Wreck
BUILT IN 1952 BY NEDERLAND DOK & SCHPS MAATS, AMSTERDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANATOLIAN MARITIME GROUP. PASSAGE SALINA FOR ANTWERP. ABANDONED WITH...
Andrea Brovig Wreck
BUILT IN 1940 BY A/B GOTAVERKEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PARTREDERIET 'BROVINTANK'. OIL ENGINE OF 1020 NHP. PASSAGE TRINIDAD FOR FREETOWN. TORPEDOED...
Annie No 1 Wreck
EX-KAIKO MARU NO 5 '77. BUILT IN 1977 BU KOGUSHI ZOSEN KK, OKAYAMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WINSWAY (MACAU) ENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL. PASSAGE FOR T...
Arthur F Corwin Wreck
BUILT IN 1938 BY BLOHM & VOSS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ORIENTAL TANKERS. OIL ENGINE OF 912BHP FOR 12 KNOTS. TORPEDOED BY U-126 & U-96. CREW LOST. (DO...
Assimi Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1964 BY MITSUI SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO. LTD, TAMANO, WHILST ON PASSAGE FROM KHARG ISLAND TO ADEN, CAUGHT FIRE IN ENGINE-ROOM OFF R...
Athenian Venture (After Section) Wreck
EX-KARKONOSZE '83. BUILT IN 1975 BY AB OSKARSHAMNS VARV, OSKARSHAMN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PATRON MARINE CO LTD. BROKE IN TWO FOLLOWING A FIRE AND...
Azusa Maru (Possibly) Wreck
OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ISHAIHARA KISEN KK. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY US SUBMARINE BARB ABOUT 300M E OF HAINAN. (DODS).
Berge Vanga Wreck
BUILT IN 1974 BY BRODOGRADILISTE 'ULJANIK' PULA. REGISTERED IN LIBERIA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GENERAL ORE INTERNATIONAL CORP, SKIPS A/S BERGEHUS, A...
Betelgeuse (Bow Section) Wreck
23.2.79 BUILT IN 1968 BY CHANTIERS DE L'ATLANTIQUE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIE NAVALE DES PETROLES. VESSEL WAS CUT IN 2 BY EXPLOSIONS WHILE DIS...
Bow Reidun (Forward Section) Wreck
EX-BOW FAGUS '89. BUILT IN 1975 BY OY WARSTILA AB, TURKU. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY K/S RIDUN. PASSAGE OSAKA FOR SINGAPORE. SANK FOLLWING MASSIVE EXPLO...
British Colony Wreck
BUILT IN 1927 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BRITISH TANKER CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 584 NHP. PASSAGE TRINDAD...
British Commander Wreck
BUILT IN 1922. PASSAGE FALMOUTH AND TABLE BAY FOR ABADAN. WAS INTERCEPTED BY THE GERMAN RAIDER 'PINGUIN' AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (DODS, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES...
British Endeavour Wreck
BUILT IN 1927 BY ARMSTRONG, WHITWORTH & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH TANKER CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 422NHP FOR 10 KNOTS. PASSAGE THE CL...
British Fame Wreck
PASSAGE AVONMOUTH FOR ABADEN VIA CAPETOWN. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY ITALIAN SUBMARINE MALASPINA. 3 OF THE 49 CREW AND 1 PRISONER LOST. (LL WW2 WW2SL, AXIS...
British General Wreck
BUILT IN 1922 BY PALMERS' CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH TANKER CO. TURBINE ENGINE OF 640NHP FOR 10 KNOTS. TORPEDOED BY A SUBMARINE WHEN NOT IN...
British Influence Wreck
BULT IN 1939 B SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH TANKER CO. OIL ENGINE OF 687NHP. PASSAGE ABADAN FOR HULL. SUNK BY TO...
Cassiopeia Wreck
SANK FOLLOWING TWO MASSIVE EXPLOSIONS WHEN SHIP CAUGHT FIRE. 5 MEN MISSING.
Castillo De Bellver (Bow Section) Wreck
6.8.83 PASSAGE JEBEL DHANNA FOR SPAIN. CAUGHT FIRE AND BROKE INTO TWO PARTS. STERN SECTION EXPLODED AND SANK ON 6.8.83 IN 331530N, 173018E. FOR'D SE...
Cheyenne Wreck
BUILT IN 1930 BY PALMERS' CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS ANGO-AMERICAN OIL CO. OIL EINGINE OF 785NHP. PASSAGE ARUBA FOR SWANSEA. SUNK BY GUNFIRE & TORPEDO...
Elcano Wreck
BUILT IN 1964 BY ASTILLEROS DE CADIZ, CADIZ. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EMPRESA NACIONAL ELCANO DE LA MARINE MERCANTE. PASSAGE IN BALLAST FROM TENERIFE...
Emile Miguet Wreck
BUILT IN 1937 BY AREL & CHANT DE FRANCE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIE NAVALE DES PETROLES. OIL ENGINE OF 982NHP. PASSAGE CORPUS CHRISTI FOR LE HAVRE....
Frederick S Fales Wreck
*BUILT IN 1939 BY CANTIERI RIUNITI DELL ADRAITICO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ORIENTAL TRADE & TRANSPORT CO. OIL ENGINE OF 1000NHP FOR 12 KNOTS. PASSAGE...
Gaz East Wreck
BUILT 1962 BY S A DES ANCIEN CHANTIERS DUBIDEON, NANTES-CHANTENAY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAFTOMAR SHIPPING & TRADING CO LTD. PASSAGE PYLOS FOR ST L...
Gogo Runner Wreck
BUILT IN 1958 BY EMPRESA NACIONAL 'BAZAN' DE C.N.M., S.A., FERROL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EUROAM TANKERS, S.A. PASSAGE RIO GRANDE, BRAZIL FOR BOMBAY...
Golar Patricia Wreck
BUILT IN 1969. OF 216,326 DWT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OCEAN OIL VENTURES, INC. PASSAGE CORYTON, RIVER THAMES FOR BAHRAIN, IN BALLAST. BROKE IN TWO F...
Helka Wreck
PASSAGE ALEXANDRIA FOR TOBRUK OHMS. SUNK BY ENEMY AIRCRAFT 40 MILES NE OF TOBRUK. 2 MEN LOST. (BRITAIN'S SEA WAR & MED WAR DIARY).
Hercules Wreck
8.6.82 BUILT IN 1971 BY HITACHI ZOSEN, SAKAI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UNITED CARRIERS. PASSAGE ST CROIX, US VIRGIN ISLANDS FOR VALDEZ, ALASKA. DAMA...
Inverliffey Wreck
TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE EN ROUTE TRINIDAD TO THAMES.
Katina P Wreck
16.4.92 PASSAGE VENEZUEAL FOR FUJAIRAH. DEVELOPED A CRACK WHEN STRUCK BY A LARGE WAVE ON 16.4.92. WAS BEACHED ABOUT 14 MILES N OF INHACA ISLAND, NR...
Ketty Brovig Wreck
2.2.41 CAPTURED BY GERMAN RAIDER 2.2.41. WAS SIGHTED IN COMPANY OF GERMAN MS.COBURG ON 4.3.41 BY HMAS CANBERRA AND HMS LEANDER. COBURG WAS SUNK A...
Kikusui Maru (Possibly) Wreck
JAPANESE GOVERNMENT OWNED TANKER TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY US SUBMARINE SNOOK APPROX 200M NW OF LUZONISLAND. (DODS).
Leticia Wreck
SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM U-47. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Mycene Wreck
BUILT IN 1976 BY ASTILLEROS ESPANOLES SA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MYCENE SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE GENOA FOR RAS TANURA. BROKE IN TWO AND SANK OFF THE...
Odyssey (Bow Section) Wreck
EX-ORIENTAL PHOENIX '88. BUILT IN 1971 BY ISHIKAWAJIMA HARIMA HEAVY INDUSTRIES, KURE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DIAMON PORT SHIPPING CORPORATION. PASSA...
Odyssey (Stern Section) Wreck
EX-ORIENTAL PHOENIX '88. BUILT IN 1971 BY ISHIKAWAJIMA HARIMA HEAVY INDUSTRIES, KURE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DIAMON PORT SHIPPING CORPORATION. PASSA...
Onoba Wreck
BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (WW2SL).
Palawan Island Wreck
CAPSIZED AND ADRIFT IN 161400N, 753600W. CREW RESCUED. (LL).
Persada Utama Wreck
BUILT IN 1971. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NEW ARROW PACIFIC. SANK FOLLOWING A FIRE N OF IRIAN JAYA, NEW GUINEA. 13 CREW RESCUED. (MARINE TOTAL LOSSES &...
Philippine Leader (Stern Section) Wreck
STERN SECTION BROKE AWAY & SANK APPROX 50M SE OF EAST LONDON. (LL).
Prestige (Bow Section) Wreck
EX-GLADYS '88. BUILT IN 1976 BY HITACHI ZOSEN, MAIZURU WORKS, MAIZURU. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARE SHIPPING INC, LAUREL SEA TRANSPORT LTD, NASSAU, B...
Prestige (Stern Section) Wreck
EX-GLADYS '88. BUILT IN 1976 BY HITACHI ZOSEN, MAIZURU WORKS, MAIZURU. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARE SHIPPING INC, LAUREL SEA TRANSPORT LTD, NASSAU, B...
Punta Brava Wreck
3.2.76 BUILT IN 1944 BY KANE SHIP BUILDING CORPORATION, GALVESTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TRANSPORTES DEL MAR, SA. PASSAGE SAN ANDRES ISLAND FOR C...
Rover Star Wreck
BUILT IN 1966 BY ERIKSBERGS M/V A/B, GOTHENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GROVER STAR SHIPPING CORP. PASSAGE ADEN FOR KHARG ISLAND IN BALLAST. WAS BAD...
Salem Wreck
EX-SOUTH SUN. BUILT IN 1969 BY KOCHUMS M/V A/B, MALMO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE OXFORD SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE MENA AL AHMADI FOR ITALY. WAS ALLEGED...
Scottish Maiden Wreck
BUILT IN 1921 BY VICKERS LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TANKERS LTD. OIL ENGINE OF 446NHP FOR 10 KNOTS. TORPEDOED BY U-99. 16 MEN LOST. (DODS & AXIS SU...
Sea 1 Wreck
SANK WHILE UNDER TOW IN FORCE 12 WITH WAVES 35 TO 40 FEET HIGH. HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN GROUNDED, THEN NAMED SEA PRINCE, OFF SOUTHERN KOREA IN A TYPHOON....
Seirstad Wreck
16.1.58 VESSEL, BROKE IN TWO DURING A STORM. STERN HALF EVENTUALLY TOWED TO BONA, FORE PART SUNK BY GUNFIRE. 38 CREW, 35 SAVED & THREE LOST. (LL 15...
Silver Ocean (Fore Part) Wreck
26.4.1970 BUILT IN 1950 BY ERIKSBERGS M/V A/B, GOTHENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY INTERNATIONAL OVERSEAS MARINE CORP SA. LADEN PASSAGE KHARG ISLAN...
Sliedrecht Wreck
BUILT IN 1924 BY ROTTERDAM DROOGDOK MASTS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PHS VAN OMMEREN. OIL ENGINE OF 489NHP. PASSAGE FOR TRONDHEIM. TORPEDOED U 28. 26 L...
Slyvan Arrow Wreck
20.5.42 PASSAGE CURACAO FOR TABLE BAY. TORPEDOED BY U 155 ON 20.5.42. TAKEN IN TOW BY HM SHIP BUT SANK 8 DAYS LATER . (LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCES...
Spyros Lemos (Fwd Part) Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1953, BROKE IN TWO 14M OFFVTHE VIGO COAST WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM VENEZUALA TO KILLINGHOLME. THE TWO SECTIONS DRIFTED APART & WERE LOCATED...
Sylvafield Wreck
TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U-51.
Tesubu Ii Wreck
CONTACT LOST BETWEEN OWNERS AND VESSEL WHEN SHE REPORTED TO HAVE SHIPPED WATER IN FOR'D TANK IN HEAVY SEAS. NOT LOCATED DURING AIR & SEA SEARCH. (LL).
Thanassis A (Stern Section) Wreck
EX-BALTI SKY '87, EX-DOLORES SWANN '84. BUILT IN 1976 BY SAINT JOHN SHIPBUILDING & DRY DOCK CO LTD, ST JOHN, NB. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHASEWOOD MA...
Toho Maru Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1936 BY KAWASAKI DOCKYARD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY IINO SHOJI K.K. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY THE US SUBMARINE 'GUDGEON' OFF SAMARINDA, BORNEO...
Trader Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1957 BY VICKERS-ARMSTRONGS (SHIPBUILDERS) LTD. NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DON SHIPBUILDING CO., LTD. SANK OFF THE SW...
Tropigas Far East Wreck
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 S...
Universe Defiance Wreck
7.5.77 BUILT IN 1958 BY NATIONAL BULK CARRIERS INC (KURE SHIPYARD DIVISION), KURE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UNIVERSE TANKSHIPS INC. PASSAGE PHILADEL...
Victory (Aft Section) Wreck
BUILT IN 1960 BY LINDHOLMENS VARV A/B, GOTHENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PAM SHIPPING LTD. PASSAGE PALM BEACH, FLORIDA FOR AVONMOUTH & LIVERPOOL. B...
Victory (Fore Section) Wreck
BUILT IN 1960 BY LINDHOLMENS VARV A/B, GOTHENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PAM SHIPPING LTD. PASSAGE PALM BEACH, FLORIDA FOR AVONMOUTH & LIVERPOOL. B...
Vishru Wreck
REPORTED TO BE LEAKING OIL AND LISTING BADLY. LATER SANK. WAS ON PASSAGE TO HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM.
Winson Wreck
BUILT IN 1959. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WINSON TANKER LTD. PASSAGE GALVESTON FOR INDIA. RAN AGROUND ON NORTH REEF, NORTH DANGER REEF ON JANUARY 211.75...