Ekman Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ekman Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 50 N,117 18 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.833333
  • Longitude: 117.300000
Water Depth 3700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EKMAN
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 110.9 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3996
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 1, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH553/760/01 24.3.93 CREW RESCUED IN 185000N, 1171818E. (LL, 3.2.93). VESSEL NOT FOUND, PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK. (LL, 18.3.93). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 18, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1970 BY HASHIHAMA ZOSEN, IMABARI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EKMAN SHIPPING INC. PASSAGE MALAYSIA FOR SHEKOU. HOLED IN STBD SIDE. CREW ABANDONED. SHIP NOT LOCATED BY RESCUE TUG, PRESUMED SUNK. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the EKMAN wreck located?

The EKMAN wreck is located at coordinates 18 50 N,117 18 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EKMAN?

The seabed around the EKMAN lies at approximately 3700 meters deep.

When did the EKMAN sink?

The EKMAN sank on Feb 1, 1993.

When was the wreck of the EKMAN discovered?

The wreck of the EKMAN was discovered in 1993.

What country did the EKMAN belong to?

The EKMAN belonged to PA.

What cargo was the EKMAN carrying?

The EKMAN was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the EKMAN?

The EKMAN had a tonnage of 3996 tons.

What type of wreck is the EKMAN?

The EKMAN is classified as a carrier.

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