Adrian Maersk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Adrian maersk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
22 14.5 N,114 7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.241667
  • Longitude: 114.116667
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADRIAN MAERSK
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 211 m
Width 30.6 m
Draught 18.7
Tonnage 26940
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 19, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 23.9.77 AGROUND NEAR BOULDER PT, LAMMA ISLAND. (LL, 20 & 23.9.77) NCA, POSN 221430N, 1140700E FOR FILING ONLY. 6.10.77 CARGO BEING OFF LOADED. (LL, 26.9.77 & 5.10.77) NCA. 20.10.77 VESSEL REFLOATED ON 14.10.77. (LLOYDS VOL.230) AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 15, 2008

Circumstances of loss

14.10.77 ON PASSAGE KOBE TO W COAST USA. RAN AGROUND NEAR BOULDER PT, LAMMA ISLAND, HONG KONG. CREW OF 26 RESCUED. CARGO OFF LOADED & VESSEL REFLOATED 14.10.77. TOWED TO JAPAN FOR REPAIR & RETURNED TO SERVICE IN NOV '77. (LLOYDS)

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FAQ

Where is the ADRIAN MAERSK wreck located?

The ADRIAN MAERSK wreck is located at coordinates 22 14.5 N,114 7 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ADRIAN MAERSK?

The seabed around the ADRIAN MAERSK lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the ADRIAN MAERSK sink?

The ADRIAN MAERSK sank on Sep 19, 1977.

When was the wreck of the ADRIAN MAERSK discovered?

The wreck of the ADRIAN MAERSK was discovered in 1977.

What country did the ADRIAN MAERSK belong to?

The ADRIAN MAERSK belonged to DK.

What was the tonnage of the ADRIAN MAERSK?

The ADRIAN MAERSK had a tonnage of 26940 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADRIAN MAERSK?

The ADRIAN MAERSK is classified as a steam ship.