Amber Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Amber Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 0.8 N,119 18 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.013333
  • Longitude: 119.300000
Water Depth 3200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMBER
Type carrier
Flag KH
Length 75.4 m
Width 11.5 m
Draught 4.2
Tonnage 1287
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 21, 2001
Original Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 26.3.01 SANK IN 2000.8N, 11918E. (LL 23.3.01). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Mar 26, 2001

Circumstances of loss

EX SHIROGANE MARU-96, EX WASHU-96, EX ALOSA-97. BUILT IN 1984 BY K K YOSHIDA ZOSEN KODYA, ARIDA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SPA SHIPPING, PHNOM-PENH. PASSAGE FOR QUANZHOU. CARGO STEEL. WAS IN COLLISION WITH AN UNIDENTIFIED FV IN THE TAIWAN STRAITS IN DENSE FOG. SUBSEQUENTLY SANK. FV DID NOT STOP. CREW OF 8 RECOVERED.

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FAQ

Where is the AMBER wreck located?

The AMBER wreck is located at coordinates 20 0.8 N,119 18 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AMBER?

The seabed around the AMBER lies at approximately 3200 meters deep.

When did the AMBER sink?

The AMBER sank on Mar 21, 2001.

When was the wreck of the AMBER discovered?

The wreck of the AMBER was discovered in 2001.

What country did the AMBER belong to?

The AMBER belonged to KH.

What cargo was the AMBER carrying?

The AMBER was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the AMBER?

The AMBER had a tonnage of 1287 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMBER?

The AMBER is classified as a carrier.

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