Central Cruiser Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Central cruiser Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 41 N,119 55 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.683333
  • Longitude: 119.916667
Water Depth 3000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name CENTRAL CRUISER
Type carrier
Length 97.5 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 3000
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 10, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3470/87 21.10.88 SURVIVORS RESCUED IN 214100N, 1195500E. (LL, 12.10.88). IN 3000MTRS. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 16, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1970 BY HAYASHIKANE SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO LTD, SHIMONOSEKI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHARTER MARINE CORPORATION. PASSAGE MIRI, SARAWAK, FOR KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN. TOO WATER IN HOLDS DURING SEVERE WEATHER AND SANK. ONE MAN LOST, THREE MISSING. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CENTRAL CRUISER wreck located?

The CENTRAL CRUISER wreck is located at coordinates 21 41 N,119 55 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CENTRAL CRUISER?

The seabed around the CENTRAL CRUISER lies at approximately 3000 meters deep.

When did the CENTRAL CRUISER sink?

The CENTRAL CRUISER sank on Oct 10, 1988.

When was the wreck of the CENTRAL CRUISER discovered?

The wreck of the CENTRAL CRUISER was discovered in 1988.

What cargo was the CENTRAL CRUISER carrying?

The CENTRAL CRUISER was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the CENTRAL CRUISER?

The CENTRAL CRUISER had a tonnage of 3000 tons.

What type of wreck is the CENTRAL CRUISER?

The CENTRAL CRUISER is classified as a carrier.

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