Marine Joy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Marine joy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 31.9 N,84 1.1 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.531667
  • Longitude: 84.018333
Water Depth 3970 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARINE JOY
Type motor vessel
Flag BD
Length 102.2 m
Width 16.3 m
Draught 6.6
Tonnage 2993
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 19, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH501/350/01 2.7.90 SANK IN 063154N, 840106E. (LL, 20.6.90). NCA, PLOTS IN OVER 3000MTRS. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 28, 2009

Circumstances of loss

20.6.90 EX-JULIANA JOY (1987), EX-BALIWAG DOS (1986), EX-VIRGINIA MOON (1980) & EX-KAIHEI MARU (1978), BUILT IN 1971 BY WATANABE ZOSEN K.K., HAKATA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SUMMIT SEATRANS CO. SANK DURING HEAVY WEATHER. ALL 29 CREW MEMBERS SAFELY RESCUED. (MSD & LL 20.6.90).

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FAQ

Where is the MARINE JOY wreck located?

The MARINE JOY wreck is located at coordinates 6 31.9 N,84 1.1 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARINE JOY?

The seabed around the MARINE JOY lies at approximately 3970 meters deep.

When did the MARINE JOY sink?

The MARINE JOY sank on Jun 19, 1990.

When was the wreck of the MARINE JOY discovered?

The wreck of the MARINE JOY was discovered in 1990.

What country did the MARINE JOY belong to?

The MARINE JOY belonged to BD.

What cargo was the MARINE JOY carrying?

The MARINE JOY was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MARINE JOY?

The MARINE JOY had a tonnage of 2993 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARINE JOY?

The MARINE JOY is classified as a motor vessel.

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