Eastern Minicon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eastern minicon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		15 19 N,112 32 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 15.316667
  • Longitude: 112.533333
Water Depth 1200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EASTERN MINICON
Type carrier
Flag PH
Length 80.5 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1616
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 16, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH2500/74 28.2.80 REPORT THAT CREW WERE PREPARING TO ABANDON SHIP IN 193500N, 1164000E APPROX. SINKING POSN NOT YET ESTABLISHED BUT ASSUMED TO BE IN VICINITY OF LAST REPORT. (LL 20-28.2.80). LATER, REPORT THAT VESSEL SANK IN 151900N, 1123200E APPROX AFTER OIL SLICK & DEBRIS SIGHTED. (HYDROPAC 223/80 DTD 24.2.80). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 23, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1958 BY WALKERS LTD, MARYBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EASTERN SHIPPING LINES INC. CARGO SHIFTED AND DEVELOPED A SERIOUS LIST IN GALE-FORCE WEATHER. REPORTEDLY PREPARING TO ABANDON. NO TRACE OF THE VESSEL OR CARGO WAS FOUND. 30 MEN LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the EASTERN MINICON wreck located?

The EASTERN MINICON wreck is located at coordinates 15 19 N,112 32 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EASTERN MINICON?

The seabed around the EASTERN MINICON lies at approximately 1200 meters deep.

When did the EASTERN MINICON sink?

The EASTERN MINICON sank on Feb 16, 1980.

When was the wreck of the EASTERN MINICON discovered?

The wreck of the EASTERN MINICON was discovered in 1980.

What country did the EASTERN MINICON belong to?

The EASTERN MINICON belonged to PH.

What cargo was the EASTERN MINICON carrying?

The EASTERN MINICON was carrying containers,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the EASTERN MINICON?

The EASTERN MINICON had a tonnage of 1616 tons.

What type of wreck is the EASTERN MINICON?

The EASTERN MINICON is classified as a carrier.

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