Orient Pioneer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Orient pioneer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 4 S,69 20 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -16.066667
  • Longitude: 69.333333
Water Depth 4000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORIENT PIONEER
Type bulk carrier
Flag LR
Length 260.6 m
Width 40.5 m
Draught 14.6
Tonnage 51506
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 21, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH120/350/01 6.2.90 SANK IN 160400S, 692000E. (LL 25.1.90). IN ABOUT 4000MTRS.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2019

Circumstances of loss

7.1.90 TOOK IN WATER VIA DUCT KEEL DAMAGED DURING BAD WEATHER DURING PRECEEDING DAYS. OTHER DAMAGE - HATCH COAMING TWISTED AND BROKEN, HATCH COVER RAIL LIFTED UP, DECK BEAM CRACKED AND CROSS DECK BEAM TWISTED. ABANDONED BY CREW ON 7.1.90 AND LEFT ADRIFT. EVENTUALLY SANK. WAS ON PASSAGE TUBARAO TO KAOHSIUNG.

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FAQ

Where is the ORIENT PIONEER wreck located?

The ORIENT PIONEER wreck is located at coordinates 16 4 S,69 20 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ORIENT PIONEER?

The seabed around the ORIENT PIONEER lies at approximately 4000 meters deep.

When did the ORIENT PIONEER sink?

The ORIENT PIONEER sank on Jan 21, 1990.

When was the wreck of the ORIENT PIONEER discovered?

The wreck of the ORIENT PIONEER was discovered in 1990.

What country did the ORIENT PIONEER belong to?

The ORIENT PIONEER belonged to LR.

What was the tonnage of the ORIENT PIONEER?

The ORIENT PIONEER had a tonnage of 51506 tons.

What type of wreck is the ORIENT PIONEER?

The ORIENT PIONEER is classified as a bulk carrier.

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