Silver Ocean (After Part) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Silver ocean (after part) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
28 11 S,35 7 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 1900 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SILVER OCEAN (AFTER PART) |
| Type | tanker |
| Flag | LR |
| Length | 170.4 m |
| Width | 21.3 m |
| Draught | 9.3 |
| Tonnage | 11563 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | oil |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Nov 26, 1970 |
| Original Detection Year | 1970 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 7.5.70 AFTER PART SANK IN 281100S, 350700E. (LL & MSD). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Dec 29, 2006 |
Circumstances of loss
26.4.1970 BUILT IN 1950 BY ERIKSBERGS M/V A/B, GOTHENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY INTERNATIONAL OVERSEAS MARINE CORP SA. LADEN PASSAGE KHARG ISLAND FOR APAPA/LAGOS. BROKE IN TWO IN HEAVY SEAS AFTER A FIRE. FORPART SANK ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. 26 MEN REMAINED ON THE AFTER PART UNTIL RESCUED BY MV S A NEDERBURG. 14 MEN LOST. THE AFTER PART DRIFTED AND FINALLY SANK ON 26.4.1970. (MSD).
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28 11 S,35 7 E
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