Melon King Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Melon king Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 15 N,122 50 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.250000
  • Longitude: 122.833333
Water Depth 800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MELON KING
Type carrier
Flag LR
Length 115.8 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 4815
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 23, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5184/80 3.8.81 SINKING POSN APPROX 251500N 1225000E IN GEN DEPTH 450FMS. (LL 24, 25 & 27.8. 81). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 8, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1974 BY WATANABE ZOSEN KK, HAKATA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MELON KING SHIPPING INC. PASSAGE KYUSHU FOR KEELUNG. SUFFERED HEAVY LEAKAGE DUE TO TYPHOON CONDITIONS, CREW ABANDONED AND LATER SANK. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MELON KING wreck located?

The MELON KING wreck is located at coordinates 25 15 N,122 50 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MELON KING?

The seabed around the MELON KING lies at approximately 800 meters deep.

When did the MELON KING sink?

The MELON KING sank on Jul 23, 1981.

When was the wreck of the MELON KING discovered?

The wreck of the MELON KING was discovered in 1981.

What country did the MELON KING belong to?

The MELON KING belonged to LR.

What cargo was the MELON KING carrying?

The MELON KING was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the MELON KING?

The MELON KING had a tonnage of 4815 tons.

What type of wreck is the MELON KING?

The MELON KING is classified as a carrier.

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