Excelsior Glory Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Excelsior glory Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 32 N,119 37 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.533333
  • Longitude: 119.616667
Water Depth 1800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EXCELSIOR GLORY
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 155 m
Width 23.4 m
Draught 10.6
Tonnage 14785
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 9, 1999
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH553/760/02 11.7.99 REPORTED SEMI-SUBMERGED AND ADRIFT IN 1632.0N, 11937.0E [UND] ON 9.7.99. (LL 10.7.99). HH553/760/02 15.7.99 SANK OFF NORTHERN LUZON PM 9.7.99, ABOUT 40 MILES W OF BURGOS IN PANGASINAN. (LL 13.7.99). ASSUMED SUNK IN ABOVE POSN. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 15, 1999

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT WHICH TORE A HOLE IN THE HULL UNDER THE ENGINE ROOM. CREW OF 22 RESCUED BY M BULK CARRIER SANKO PRELUDE. PASSAGE INDONESIA FOR TAICHUNG, LOADED.

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FAQ

Where is the EXCELSIOR GLORY wreck located?

The EXCELSIOR GLORY wreck is located at coordinates 16 32 N,119 37 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EXCELSIOR GLORY?

The seabed around the EXCELSIOR GLORY lies at approximately 1800 meters deep.

When did the EXCELSIOR GLORY sink?

The EXCELSIOR GLORY sank on Jul 9, 1999.

When was the wreck of the EXCELSIOR GLORY discovered?

The wreck of the EXCELSIOR GLORY was discovered in 1999.

What country did the EXCELSIOR GLORY belong to?

The EXCELSIOR GLORY belonged to PA.

What cargo was the EXCELSIOR GLORY carrying?

The EXCELSIOR GLORY was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the EXCELSIOR GLORY?

The EXCELSIOR GLORY had a tonnage of 14785 tons.

What type of wreck is the EXCELSIOR GLORY?

The EXCELSIOR GLORY is classified as a carrier.

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