Eastern Challenger Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Eastern challenger Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 42.529 N,116 21.319 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.708817
  • Longitude: 116.355317
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EASTERN CHALLENGER
Type carrier
Flag KP
Length 105.9 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 3959
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 15, 2004
Original Detection Year 2004
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH548/448/08 19.11.04 WAS IN COLLISION IN 2242.32N, 11621.18E [UND]. SANK AS A RESULT. (LL 18.11.04). INS AS DW. - NM 85/05. HH548/448/08 23.2.05 ISO DANGER LT BUOY, FL(2)5S, IN 2242.8N, 11621.3E [UND]. (CHINESE NM 50/1074/04). - NM 1069/05. HH548/448/08 26.10.05 DELETE BUOY. (CHINESE NM 38/828/05). - NM 5066/05. 6.3.06 DW (2004) SHOWN IN 2242.5N, 11621.35E [WGD] ON PRC 15110 [10'05 EDN CORRECT TO 940/05]. AMEND POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 29, 2020

Circumstances of loss

EX-PRINCESS HOPE '00, EX-SANYO MARU '93. BUILT IN 1986 BY IMAI ZOSEN KK, KOCHI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DAEBO SHIPPING CO LTD, CHEJU, SOUTH KOREA. OIL ENGINE OF 3508BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. ON PASSAGE KUALO, VIETNAM FOR OMAHAMA, JAPAN. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH CC RITHI BHUM (21932 GT, BUILT 2004). CREW RECOVERED BY RITHI BHUM. (LL).

General Comments

Rep (2004). UK NM 2526/20

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FAQ

Where is the EASTERN CHALLENGER wreck located?

The EASTERN CHALLENGER wreck is located at coordinates 22 42.529 N,116 21.319 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EASTERN CHALLENGER?

The seabed around the EASTERN CHALLENGER lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the EASTERN CHALLENGER sink?

The EASTERN CHALLENGER sank on Nov 15, 2004.

When was the wreck of the EASTERN CHALLENGER discovered?

The wreck of the EASTERN CHALLENGER was discovered in 2004.

What country did the EASTERN CHALLENGER belong to?

The EASTERN CHALLENGER belonged to KP.

What cargo was the EASTERN CHALLENGER carrying?

The EASTERN CHALLENGER was carrying minerals,ore.

What was the tonnage of the EASTERN CHALLENGER?

The EASTERN CHALLENGER had a tonnage of 3959 tons.

What type of wreck is the EASTERN CHALLENGER?

The EASTERN CHALLENGER is classified as a carrier.

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