Ocean Dragon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ocean dragon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 31 N,117 30 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.516667
  • Longitude: 117.500000
Water Depth 3800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN DRAGON
Type carrier
Flag KP
Length 152.4 m
Width 19.2 m
Draught 12.2
Tonnage 9021
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 31, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 3.9.77 VESSEL SUNK IN 173100N, 11730E APPROX. (LLOYDS 3.9.77). NCA, PLOTS IN APPROX 3900MTRS. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date May 3, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1957 BY NIPPON KOHAN, SHIMIZU. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SAMYANG SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE BUSAN FOR IRAN. DEVELOPED SERIOUS LEAKAGE AND WAS ABANDONED BY THE CREW. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN DRAGON wreck located?

The OCEAN DRAGON wreck is located at coordinates 17 31 N,117 30 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OCEAN DRAGON?

The seabed around the OCEAN DRAGON lies at approximately 3800 meters deep.

When did the OCEAN DRAGON sink?

The OCEAN DRAGON sank on Aug 31, 1977.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN DRAGON discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN DRAGON was discovered in 1977.

What country did the OCEAN DRAGON belong to?

The OCEAN DRAGON belonged to KP.

What cargo was the OCEAN DRAGON carrying?

The OCEAN DRAGON was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the OCEAN DRAGON?

The OCEAN DRAGON had a tonnage of 9021 tons.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN DRAGON?

The OCEAN DRAGON is classified as a carrier.

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