Lychee Queen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lychee queen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 13.5 N,120 45 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 9.225000
  • Longitude: 120.750000
Water Depth 887 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name LYCHEE QUEEN
Type motor vessel
Flag LR
Length 115.7 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 8.7
Tonnage 4873
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 13, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 13.7.78 VESSEL AGROUND IN 091330N, 1204500E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.233) NCA 14.7.78 VESSEL REPORTED TO HAVE SLIPPED OFF REEF & SANK IN 485FMS ON 15.7.78. (LLOYDS VOL.233). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 28, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1975, WHILST EN-ROUTE SANDAKAN FOR JAPAN, GROUNDED ON ARENA ISLAND, SULU SEA. LATER SLIPPED OFF AND SANK IN DEEPER WATER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LYCHEE QUEEN SHIPPING INC. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the LYCHEE QUEEN wreck located?

The LYCHEE QUEEN wreck is located at coordinates 9 13.5 N,120 45 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LYCHEE QUEEN?

The seabed around the LYCHEE QUEEN lies at approximately 887 meters deep.

When did the LYCHEE QUEEN sink?

The LYCHEE QUEEN sank on Jul 13, 1978.

When was the wreck of the LYCHEE QUEEN discovered?

The wreck of the LYCHEE QUEEN was discovered in 1978.

What country did the LYCHEE QUEEN belong to?

The LYCHEE QUEEN belonged to LR.

What cargo was the LYCHEE QUEEN carrying?

The LYCHEE QUEEN was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the LYCHEE QUEEN?

The LYCHEE QUEEN had a tonnage of 4873 tons.

What type of wreck is the LYCHEE QUEEN?

The LYCHEE QUEEN is classified as a motor vessel.

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