Sang Thai Galaxy Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Sang thai galaxy Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
5 16 N,111 12 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 130 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SANG THAI GALAXY |
| Type | carrier |
| Flag | TH |
| Length | 107.6 m |
| Width | 17.1 m |
| Draught | 6.7 |
| Tonnage | 4349 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | cement |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Feb 7, 1995 |
| Original Detection Year | 1995 |
| Last Detection Year | 1995 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | HH553/550/01 16.2.95 SENT OUT DISTRESS MESSAGES IN 051600N, 1111200E. (LL 8.2.95). NCA YET. HH553/550/01 16.2.95 REPORTED TO BE IN DISTRESS IN 043900N, 1104200E. TWENTY CREW MEMBERS ARE STILL MISSING. (LL 14.2.95 BASED ON SINGAPORE RADIO REPORT AT 0845Z, 13.2.95). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. |
| Last Amended Date | Jun 6, 2003 |
Circumstances of loss
TOOK SEAWATER IN NO1 HOLD AND SANK. TWO SURVIVORS PICKED UP BY NM SANG THAI FORTUNE. CARGO OF CEMENT CLINKER FOR KOTA KINABALU. (LL).
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