Bright Sun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bright sun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 17 N,120 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.283333
  • Longitude: 120.000000
Water Depth 900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRIGHT SUN
Type bulk carrier
Flag KP
Length 185 m
Width 28.4 m
Draught 10.9
Tonnage 22271
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 2005
Original Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 12.12.05 SANK IN 1817.0N, 12016.0E. (LL 22.11.05). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 16, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-LOUKIA G '04, EX-STAR MICHAILIS '02, EX-AGNES '92, EX-OCEAN GLORY '88. BUILT IN 1985 BY HITACHI ZOSEN CORP. MAIZURU WORKS, MAIZURU. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KDB CAPITAL CORP, DAESHIN SHIPPING CO LTD, CHEJU, S KOREA. OIL ENGINE OF 8670BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. SANK, CAUSE NOT REPORTED. 20 MEN RECOVERED, ONE MISSING. (LR & LL).

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FAQ

Where is the BRIGHT SUN wreck located?

The BRIGHT SUN wreck is located at coordinates 18 17 N,120 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BRIGHT SUN?

The seabed around the BRIGHT SUN lies at approximately 900 meters deep.

When did the BRIGHT SUN sink?

The BRIGHT SUN sank on Nov 17, 2005.

When was the wreck of the BRIGHT SUN discovered?

The wreck of the BRIGHT SUN was discovered in 2005.

What country did the BRIGHT SUN belong to?

The BRIGHT SUN belonged to KP.

What was the tonnage of the BRIGHT SUN?

The BRIGHT SUN had a tonnage of 22271 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRIGHT SUN?

The BRIGHT SUN is classified as a bulk carrier.

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