Joo Wah Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Joo wah Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 10.06 N,92 32.84 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.167667
  • Longitude: 92.547333
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOO WAH
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 105.2 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 3701
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 31, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2510/72 14.9.82 ST IN 201000N, 923300E APPROX. (LL 3-5 & 18.8.82). IN AS STPA. - NM 2363/82. SEP 2015/000133085 3.8.15 DELETE STPA IN 2010.00N, 9233.00E [IND]. (INDIAN NM 12/103/15). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Aug 3, 2015

Circumstances of loss

PANAMANIAN CARGO VESSEL JOO WAH, SPRANG A LEAK IN ROUGH WEATHER AND RAN AGROUND NEAR OYSTER ISLAND, WHILST EN-ROUTE PHILLIPPINES TO CHALNA, VESSEL BROKE IN TWO. (LL 249).

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FAQ

Where is the JOO WAH wreck located?

The JOO WAH wreck is located at coordinates 20 10.06 N,92 32.84 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JOO WAH?

The seabed around the JOO WAH lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the JOO WAH sink?

The JOO WAH sank on Jul 31, 1982.

When was the wreck of the JOO WAH discovered?

The wreck of the JOO WAH was discovered in 1982.

What country did the JOO WAH belong to?

The JOO WAH belonged to PA.

What cargo was the JOO WAH carrying?

The JOO WAH was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the JOO WAH?

The JOO WAH had a tonnage of 3701 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOO WAH?

The JOO WAH is classified as a carrier.

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