Asiatica Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Asiatica Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
28 47 N,130 13 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.783333
  • Longitude: 130.216667
Water Depth 1300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ASIATICA
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Tonnage 4033
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,vehicles,metal: concentrate and products,gas
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 18, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 13.6.77 GROUNDED AND ABANDONED. (LL 13.6.77). 14.6.77 BEACHED N END OF AMAMI SHIMA 11.6.77. DRIFTED OFF BEACH 13.6.77 ON RISING TIDE. TO BE TOWED TO SAFE ANCHORAGE. (LL 14 & 15.6.77). 21.6.77 SANK IN 284700N, 1301300E IN ABOUT 1200MTRS. (LL 21.6.77). 23.6.77 REPORTED SUNK 25 MILES NE OF KIKAISHIMA IN 100MTRS. (LL 23.6.77).
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2009

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE MANILLA FOR KOBE. GROUNDED INTENTIONALLY FOLLOWING FIRE. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the ASIATICA wreck located?

The ASIATICA wreck is located at coordinates 28 47 N,130 13 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ASIATICA?

The seabed around the ASIATICA lies at approximately 1300 meters deep.

When did the ASIATICA sink?

The ASIATICA sank on Jun 18, 1977.

When was the wreck of the ASIATICA discovered?

The wreck of the ASIATICA was discovered in 1977.

What country did the ASIATICA belong to?

The ASIATICA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the ASIATICA carrying?

The ASIATICA was carrying general and mixed goods,vehicles,metal: concentrate and products,gas.

What was the tonnage of the ASIATICA?

The ASIATICA had a tonnage of 4033 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASIATICA?

The ASIATICA is classified as a motor vessel.