Prosperity Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Prosperity Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		15 20 N,119 45 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 15.333333
  • Longitude: 119.750000
Water Depth 1600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PROSPERITY
Type carrier
Flag TH
Length 78 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1388
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4040/85 15.4.86 SANK OFF IBA, 100M NW OF MANILA IN 152000N, 1194500E APPROX. (LL, 4.4.86). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN ONOMICHI ZOSEN KK, ONOMICHI. PASSAGE KOTA KINABALU. SANK FOLLOWING FIRE AND EXPLOSION. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the PROSPERITY wreck located?

The PROSPERITY wreck is located at coordinates 15 20 N,119 45 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PROSPERITY?

The seabed around the PROSPERITY lies at approximately 1600 meters deep.

When did the PROSPERITY sink?

The PROSPERITY sank on Apr 1, 1986.

When was the wreck of the PROSPERITY discovered?

The wreck of the PROSPERITY was discovered in 1986.

What country did the PROSPERITY belong to?

The PROSPERITY belonged to TH.

What was the tonnage of the PROSPERITY?

The PROSPERITY had a tonnage of 1388 tons.

What type of wreck is the PROSPERITY?

The PROSPERITY is classified as a carrier.

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