Angkor 2 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Angkor 2 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 13.4 N,113 57.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.223333
  • Longitude: 113.960000
Water Depth 520 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANGKOR 2
Type carrier
Flag TH
Length 62.2 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 786
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 3, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details DEVELOPED A LIST IN 1553.0N, 11355.0E THE FOLLOWING DAY. (MSD). HH553/350/01 15.8.90 REPORTED SINKING BY SINGAPORE RADIO IN 160800N, 1140000E. NOTHING SEEN THIS POSN BUT 14 SURVIVORS AND WRECKAGE FOUND IN 161324N, 1135736E [WGD]. (MV PENINSULAR BAY, HN 15.7.90). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 23, 2004

Circumstances of loss

EX-HADYAI UNION, EX-SEE HAI HONG, EX-TANJONG MAS '84, EX-SELAMAT DATANG '82, EX-CALM '71. BUILT IN 1950 BY SCOTT & SONS, BOWLING. DEVELOPED A LIST AND SANK THE FOLLOWING DAY. ABANDONED AND SANK. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ANGKOR 2 wreck located?

The ANGKOR 2 wreck is located at coordinates 16 13.4 N,113 57.6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ANGKOR 2?

The seabed around the ANGKOR 2 lies at approximately 520 meters deep.

When did the ANGKOR 2 sink?

The ANGKOR 2 sank on Jul 3, 1990.

When was the wreck of the ANGKOR 2 discovered?

The wreck of the ANGKOR 2 was discovered in 1990.

What country did the ANGKOR 2 belong to?

The ANGKOR 2 belonged to TH.

What was the tonnage of the ANGKOR 2?

The ANGKOR 2 had a tonnage of 786 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANGKOR 2?

The ANGKOR 2 is classified as a carrier.

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