Oakland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Oakland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		15 55 N,108 32 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 15.916667
  • Longitude: 108.533333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name OAKLAND
Type Container
Length 208.8 m
Width 23.8 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 17243
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 7, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH553/350/01 8.4.89 LIES SOME 400M SE OF HANOI LENGTHWISE ON REEF WITH 45 DEG LIST IN AREA OF TAM GIANG-NUI THANH DISTRICT IN QUANG NAM-DA NANG PROVINCE, VIETNAM. REEF IS ABOUT 10M OFF SHORE. (LL, 19.11.88 & 6.4.89). POSN 155500N, 1083200E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2025

Circumstances of loss

EX0-MARINE TIGER '66. BUILT IN 1945 BY KAISER CO INC, VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON STATE (BOW & STERN SECTIONS) AND BY INGALLS SHIP BUILDING CORPORATION, PASCOUGOULA, NS (CARGO SECTION 1966). PASSAGE UNDER TOW OF M SALVAGE TUG SUMATRAS FROM JACKSONVILLE FOR KAOHSIUNG FOR BREAKING. TOW PARTED DURING A TYPHOON, DRIVEN ONTO A REEF. BROKE IN TWO THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE FOR'D PART SINKING. UNMANNED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the OAKLAND wreck located?

The OAKLAND wreck is located at coordinates 15 55 N,108 32 E.

When did the OAKLAND sink?

The OAKLAND sank on Nov 7, 1988.

When was the wreck of the OAKLAND discovered?

The wreck of the OAKLAND was discovered in 1988.

What was the tonnage of the OAKLAND?

The OAKLAND had a tonnage of 17243 tons.

What type of wreck is the OAKLAND?

The OAKLAND is classified as a container.

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