August Moon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
August moon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 46.9 N,116 51.4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.781667
  • Longitude: 116.856667
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AUGUST MOON
Type bulk carrier
Flag GB
Length 153.6 m
Width 20.7 m
Draught 11
Tonnage 10420
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 15, 1966
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H4164/63 14.10.66 H4164/63 14.10.66 ST (CONSPIC) IN 204654N, 1165124E. (HMS DAMPIER, HN). - NM 1932/66 H4048/68 13.3.68 H4048/68 13.3.68 AMEND TO DW. (GOLDEN CAPE, 23.2.68). - NM 565/68. 12.7.77 12.7.77 DW SHOWN IN 204654N, 1165121E ON US 94043 [1977 EDN]. NCA. 3.9.80 3.9.80 DW SHOWN IN 204654N, 1165121E ON US 93036 [1980 EDN]. NCA. 21.7.98 21.7.98 DW SHOWN IN 204715N, 1165430E ON US 93006 [1995 EDN, 1:600,000]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 22, 1995

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943 BY SIR JOHN LAING & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EAST SUN SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE CALCUTTA FOR YOKOHAMA. WRECKED ON PRATAS REEF. BEGAN TO BREAK UP DUE TO THE PREVAILING HEAVY SWELL. CREW WERE RESCUED THE NEXT DAY BY UNITED STATES NAVY HELICOPTERS, HMS LOCH FADA AND HM SURVEY SHIP DAMPIER. ABANDONED AS A TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the AUGUST MOON wreck located?

The AUGUST MOON wreck is located at coordinates 20 46.9 N,116 51.4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AUGUST MOON?

The seabed around the AUGUST MOON lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the AUGUST MOON sink?

The AUGUST MOON sank on Sep 15, 1966.

When was the wreck of the AUGUST MOON discovered?

The wreck of the AUGUST MOON was discovered in 1966.

What country did the AUGUST MOON belong to?

The AUGUST MOON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AUGUST MOON carrying?

The AUGUST MOON was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the AUGUST MOON?

The AUGUST MOON had a tonnage of 10420 tons.

What type of wreck is the AUGUST MOON?

The AUGUST MOON is classified as a bulk carrier.

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