Apollo I Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Apollo i Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 30 N,120 2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.500000
  • Longitude: 120.033333
Water Depth 4200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name APOLLO I
Type carrier
Flag ID
Length 98.1 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2772
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 23, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 23.10.78 VESSEL REPORTED SINKING IN 193000N, 1200200E APPROX. (LL, 24.10.78). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 16, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1969 BY KOYO DOCKYARD CO LTD, SAIZAKI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PT ARPENI PRATAMA OCEAN INC. PASSAGE KALIMANTAN FOR KAOHSIUNG. SANK IN HEAVY SEAS. 8 MEN LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the APOLLO I wreck located?

The APOLLO I wreck is located at coordinates 19 30 N,120 2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the APOLLO I?

The seabed around the APOLLO I lies at approximately 4200 meters deep.

When did the APOLLO I sink?

The APOLLO I sank on Oct 23, 1978.

When was the wreck of the APOLLO I discovered?

The wreck of the APOLLO I was discovered in 1978.

What country did the APOLLO I belong to?

The APOLLO I belonged to ID.

What cargo was the APOLLO I carrying?

The APOLLO I was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the APOLLO I?

The APOLLO I had a tonnage of 2772 tons.

What type of wreck is the APOLLO I?

The APOLLO I is classified as a carrier.

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