Number One Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Number one Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 25 N,84 45 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.416667
  • Longitude: 84.750000
Water Depth 3800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NUMBER ONE
Type carrier
Flag VC
Length 107 m
Width 17.2 m
Draught 7.1
Tonnage 4217
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH506/400/02 23.6.99 PROBABLY SANK 200 MILES EAST OF TRINCOMALEE AROUND 14.6.99. (LL 17.6.99). APPROX POSN 0840.0N, 8430.0E. NCA. HH506/400/02 28.6.99 REPORTED SUNK IN 0725.0N, 8445.0E. MEMBERS OF CREW RECOVERED IN 0820.0N, 8446.6E. (NAVAREA VIII 265/99). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 14, 2019

Circumstances of loss

EX-SANG THAI JEWELRY. BUILT IN 1975. PASSAGE MALAYSIA FOR INDIA. SANK, CAUSE UNKNOWN. 7 MEN RECOVERED, 11 MISSING.

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FAQ

Where is the NUMBER ONE wreck located?

The NUMBER ONE wreck is located at coordinates 7 25 N,84 45 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NUMBER ONE?

The seabed around the NUMBER ONE lies at approximately 3800 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the NUMBER ONE discovered?

The wreck of the NUMBER ONE was discovered in 1999.

What country did the NUMBER ONE belong to?

The NUMBER ONE belonged to VC.

What cargo was the NUMBER ONE carrying?

The NUMBER ONE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the NUMBER ONE?

The NUMBER ONE had a tonnage of 4217 tons.

What type of wreck is the NUMBER ONE?

The NUMBER ONE is classified as a carrier.

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