Asian Victory Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Asian victory Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 9.797 N,121 43.905 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.163283
  • Longitude: 121.731750
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ASIAN VICTORY
Type carrier
Flag SG
Length 96.3 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2640
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 24, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 10.5.71 10.5.71 STPA IN 250947N, 1214347E. (LL 203). BR STD. 19.2.88 19.2.88 ST SHOWN IN 250947.8N, 1214354.3E ON TAIWAN 0353A [1986]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 19, 1988

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1959 BY NIPPONKAI JUKOGYO, TOYAMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ASIAN CRUISER CORPORATION (PTE) LTD. PASSAGE KEELUNG FOR INDONESIA. STRANDED & SUSEQUENTLY BROKEN INTO 3 PIECES ON REEF ABOUT 2 MILES N OF KEELUNG. 12 MEN LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ASIAN VICTORY wreck located?

The ASIAN VICTORY wreck is located at coordinates 25 9.797 N,121 43.905 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ASIAN VICTORY?

The seabed around the ASIAN VICTORY lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the ASIAN VICTORY sink?

The ASIAN VICTORY sank on Dec 24, 1970.

When was the wreck of the ASIAN VICTORY discovered?

The wreck of the ASIAN VICTORY was discovered in 1970.

What country did the ASIAN VICTORY belong to?

The ASIAN VICTORY belonged to SG.

What cargo was the ASIAN VICTORY carrying?

The ASIAN VICTORY was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ASIAN VICTORY?

The ASIAN VICTORY had a tonnage of 2640 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASIAN VICTORY?

The ASIAN VICTORY is classified as a carrier.

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