New Ocean Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
New ocean Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 56.1 N,120 22.7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.935000
  • Longitude: 120.378333
Water Depth 160 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEW OCEAN
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 114.3 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 4679
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 21, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH552/655/02 9.11.92 HH552/655/02 9.11.92 SANK IN 175606N, 1202242E APPROX. (LL, 14, 15.10.92). INS AS DW (STS FOR PA). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 16, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-OVERWAVE '91. BUILT IN 1979 BY KURUSHIMA DOCKYARD CO LTD, ONISHI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NEW ENTERPRISE MARINE SA. PASSAGE BINTULU, SARAWAK FOR TAIWAN. SANK FOLLOWING INGRESS OF WATER INTO A HOLD. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the NEW OCEAN wreck located?

The NEW OCEAN wreck is located at coordinates 17 56.1 N,120 22.7 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NEW OCEAN?

The seabed around the NEW OCEAN lies at approximately 160 meters deep.

When did the NEW OCEAN sink?

The NEW OCEAN sank on Sep 21, 1992.

When was the wreck of the NEW OCEAN discovered?

The wreck of the NEW OCEAN was discovered in 1992.

What country did the NEW OCEAN belong to?

The NEW OCEAN belonged to PA.

What cargo was the NEW OCEAN carrying?

The NEW OCEAN was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the NEW OCEAN?

The NEW OCEAN had a tonnage of 4679 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEW OCEAN?

The NEW OCEAN is classified as a carrier.

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