King Cruiser Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
King cruiser Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 48.14 N,98 38.74 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.802333
  • Longitude: 98.645667
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name KING CRUISER
Type roll on-roll off
Flag TH
Tonnage 2822
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 4, 1997
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH514/410/02 10.3.00 HH514/410/02 10.3.00 WK IN 0747.95N, 9838.86E [INH]. (THAI TNM 219/2540, DTD JAN 1999). ORIGINAL THAI REF: TELEGRAM FROM 3RD FLEET, ROYAL THAI NAVY, DTD 14.5.1997) INS AS DW. - NM 1722/00. HH514/410/02 4.8.00 HH514/410/02 4.8.00 DIVED IN 0748.100N, 9838.550E [WGD] IN JUL '00. WK OF 'KING CRUISER' IS RESTING LEVEL ON SEABED IN GEN DEPTHS 15-25MTRS. (P BRADLEY, EMAIL DTD 27.7.00) NCA. 5.12.05 5.12.05 NOT SHOWN ON THAI 334 [3RD EDN FEB '00] OR THAI ENC 200308.00. HOWEVER CHART BRANCH HAVE CHECKED THAT THAI TNM 219/2540 DTD JAN '99 HAS NOT BEEN CANCELLED, AND DIVE REPORT CONFIRMS WRECK'S EXISTENCE. RETAIN AS CHARTED. 22.2.13 SEP 2013/000039930 22.2.13 DWPA IN 0748.14N, 9838.74E [WGD]. (THAI NM 21/2556 DTD 18.2.13).
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1969. CAPSIZED AND SANK AFTER HITTING A CORAL REEF. ALL 600 FOREIGN AND LOCAL TOURISTS RECOVERED BY THAI POLICE PATROL BOATS AND FISHING VESSELS.

General Comments

RESTING LEVEL ON THE BOTTOM

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 7 48.14 N,98 38.74 E
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FAQ

Where is the KING CRUISER wreck located?

The KING CRUISER wreck is located at coordinates 7 48.14 N,98 38.74 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KING CRUISER?

The seabed around the KING CRUISER lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the KING CRUISER sink?

The KING CRUISER sank on May 4, 1997.

When was the wreck of the KING CRUISER discovered?

The wreck of the KING CRUISER was discovered in 1999.

What country did the KING CRUISER belong to?

The KING CRUISER belonged to TH.

What was the tonnage of the KING CRUISER?

The KING CRUISER had a tonnage of 2822 tons.

What type of wreck is the KING CRUISER?

The KING CRUISER is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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