Oriental Lady (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Oriental lady (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 12.5 N,121 41.4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.208333
  • Longitude: 121.690000
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORIENTAL LADY (STERN SECTION)
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 101.4 m
Width 16.3 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 2944
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 16, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH549/350/01 4.6.90 HH549/350/01 4.6.90 STERN SECTION STRANDED 251230N, 1214124E. MARKED BY BUOYS. (TAIWAN NM 28/90). [SEE BOW SECTION, 50452]. INS AS ST. BR STD. HH549/350/01 29.10.90 HH549/350/01 29.10.90 STERN SECTION HAS DRIFTED AWAY FROM STRANDING POSN. (TAIWAN NM 56/90). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2007

Circumstances of loss

EX-SUN TRADER (1985) & EX-SHINRYU MARU (1979), BUILT IN 1971 BY IMAI ZOSEN K.K, KOCHI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LEEWARD MARINE CORPORATION. PASSAGE KEELUNG FOR HONG KONG. BROKE IN TWO AND SANK. ALL 19 CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ORIENTAL LADY (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The ORIENTAL LADY (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 25 12.5 N,121 41.4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ORIENTAL LADY (STERN SECTION)?

The seabed around the ORIENTAL LADY (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ORIENTAL LADY (STERN SECTION) sink?

The ORIENTAL LADY (STERN SECTION) sank on Apr 16, 1990.

When was the wreck of the ORIENTAL LADY (STERN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the ORIENTAL LADY (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 1990.

What country did the ORIENTAL LADY (STERN SECTION) belong to?

The ORIENTAL LADY (STERN SECTION) belonged to PA.

What cargo was the ORIENTAL LADY (STERN SECTION) carrying?

The ORIENTAL LADY (STERN SECTION) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ORIENTAL LADY (STERN SECTION)?

The ORIENTAL LADY (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 2944 tons.

What type of wreck is the ORIENTAL LADY (STERN SECTION)?

The ORIENTAL LADY (STERN SECTION) is classified as a motor vessel.

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