Anderson Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Anderson Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 38.3 N,113 35.7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.638333
  • Longitude: 113.595000
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANDERSON
Type bulk carrier
Flag MT
Length 128.9 m
Width 19.5 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 6623
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 17, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH548/424/01 7.10.93 DEBRIS SIGHTED IN WATER IN 213818N, 1133542E APPROX, AND SOLITARY SURVIVOR WAS PICKED UP IN APPROX 214300N, 1132700E SOME HOURS AFTER VESSEL SANK. (LL, 18.9.93). BELIEVED TO HAVE SUNK 36M SW OF CHEUNG CHAU. (LL, 20.9.93). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 7, 2025

Circumstances of loss

EX-OMS CHINNEY '92, EX-DALAIN TRADER '88, EX-SUN ORION '85. BUILT IN 1975 BY UJINA ZOSENSHO, HIROSHIMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANDERSON MARITIME CO. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE RUSSIA FOR GUANGZHOU. SANK DURING TYPHOON 'BECKY'. 1 MAN RECOVERED BY PASSING VESSEL, 24 LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ANDERSON wreck located?

The ANDERSON wreck is located at coordinates 21 38.3 N,113 35.7 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ANDERSON?

The seabed around the ANDERSON lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the ANDERSON sink?

The ANDERSON sank on Sep 17, 1993.

When was the wreck of the ANDERSON discovered?

The wreck of the ANDERSON was discovered in 1993.

What country did the ANDERSON belong to?

The ANDERSON belonged to MT.

What cargo was the ANDERSON carrying?

The ANDERSON was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the ANDERSON?

The ANDERSON had a tonnage of 6623 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANDERSON?

The ANDERSON is classified as a bulk carrier.

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