Durian King Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Durian king Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 29 N,122 2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.483333
  • Longitude: 122.033333
Water Depth 150 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DURIAN KING
Type carrier
Flag LR
Length 115.5 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 4802
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 28, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH549/350/01 18.12.89 HH549/350/01 18.12.89 SANK IN 252900N, 1220200E, APPROX. (LL 30.11.89). NCA. 18.12.89 18.12.89 LIBERIAN VESSEL DLR IANMONROV IA (?DURIAN KING, MONROVIA) LOCATED 26.11.89 IN 252900N, 1215948E, LISTING AND UNMANNED. DRIFTING WESTWARD SURROUNDED BY FLOATING LOGS. (TAIWAN NM 57/89). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 8, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1973 BY WATANABE ZOSEN KK, HAKATA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DURING KING SHIPPING INC. PASSAGE SANDAKAN FOR INCHON. REPORTED SHE WAS LEAKING, LISTING AND IN A DANGEROUS CONDITION. WAS ABANDONED AND LATER SANK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the DURIAN KING wreck located?

The DURIAN KING wreck is located at coordinates 25 29 N,122 2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DURIAN KING?

The seabed around the DURIAN KING lies at approximately 150 meters deep.

When did the DURIAN KING sink?

The DURIAN KING sank on Nov 28, 1989.

When was the wreck of the DURIAN KING discovered?

The wreck of the DURIAN KING was discovered in 1989.

What country did the DURIAN KING belong to?

The DURIAN KING belonged to LR.

What cargo was the DURIAN KING carrying?

The DURIAN KING was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the DURIAN KING?

The DURIAN KING had a tonnage of 4802 tons.

What type of wreck is the DURIAN KING?

The DURIAN KING is classified as a carrier.

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