Aquarius Bright Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Aquarius bright Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 36 N,119 29.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.600000
  • Longitude: 119.491667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Indian Spring Low Water
Name AQUARIUS BRIGHT
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 33.5 m
Width 5.2 m
Draught 2.1
Tonnage 4465
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 28, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH549/350/01 1.11.91 AGROUND IN 233600N, 1193000E APPROX. (LL, 29 & 30.10.91). NCA YET. HH549/350/02 2.12.91 ST IN 233600N, 1192930E APPROX. (TAIWAN NM 49/91). INS AS ST PA. BR STD. HH549/400/02 5.6.95 WRECK TO BE SALVAGED OVER PERIOD OF 90 DAYS, COMMENCING 10.4.95. MARKED BY 4 RED FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS DURING THE OPERATION. (CHINA NM 14/95). NCA. 6.9.04 NOT SHOWN ON TAIWAN 0336 [1997 EDN]. AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. NE 2409.
Last Amended Date Oct 19, 2017

Circumstances of loss

EX-KEE TRANSPORTER '84, EX-CONCORDANT '79. BUILT IN 1973 BY KOCHIKEN ZOSEN KK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ST PAUL SHIPPING INC. PASSAGE SHANGHAI FOR BANGKOK. WENT AGROUND AND BROKE UP DURING TYPHOON 'RUTH'. CREW OF 24 RECOVERED. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 23 36 N,119 29.5 E
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FAQ

Where is the AQUARIUS BRIGHT wreck located?

The AQUARIUS BRIGHT wreck is located at coordinates 23 36 N,119 29.5 E.

When did the AQUARIUS BRIGHT sink?

The AQUARIUS BRIGHT sank on Oct 28, 1991.

When was the wreck of the AQUARIUS BRIGHT discovered?

The wreck of the AQUARIUS BRIGHT was discovered in 1991.

What country did the AQUARIUS BRIGHT belong to?

The AQUARIUS BRIGHT belonged to PA.

What cargo was the AQUARIUS BRIGHT carrying?

The AQUARIUS BRIGHT was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the AQUARIUS BRIGHT?

The AQUARIUS BRIGHT had a tonnage of 4465 tons.

What type of wreck is the AQUARIUS BRIGHT?

The AQUARIUS BRIGHT is classified as a carrier.

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