Silver Sea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Silver sea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 16.183 N,118 18.017 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.269717
  • Longitude: 118.300283
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SILVER SEA
Type carrier
Flag PA
Tonnage 1598
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 5, 2009
Original Detection Year 2009
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details SEP 2009/000140435 13.10.09 SHIPWRECKED IN 2317.183N, 11821.050E [WGD]. FINAL TRACKED POSN 2316.183N, 11818.017E [WGD]. (CHINESE NM 152/09). INS AS DW PA. - NM 6046/09. SEP 2009/000139543 14.10.09 DW IN 2316.183N, 11818.017E [WGD]. (HYDROPAC 1834/09). NFA. SEP 2010/000036886 8.3.10 DWPA IN 2416.2N, 11818.0E [WGD]. (CHINESE NM 8/450/10). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 2, 2021

Circumstances of loss

16.10.09 BUILT IN 1983. A FULLY CELLULAR CONTAINER SHIP. PASSAGE KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN FOR THE PHILIPPINES. SANK DURING TYPHOON 'PARMA'. 3 MEN RECOVERED, 11 MISSING. (LLOYD'S WEEKLY CASUALTY, 16.10.09).

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FAQ

Where is the SILVER SEA wreck located?

The SILVER SEA wreck is located at coordinates 23 16.183 N,118 18.017 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SILVER SEA?

The seabed around the SILVER SEA lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the SILVER SEA sink?

The SILVER SEA sank on Oct 5, 2009.

When was the wreck of the SILVER SEA discovered?

The wreck of the SILVER SEA was discovered in 2009.

What country did the SILVER SEA belong to?

The SILVER SEA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the SILVER SEA carrying?

The SILVER SEA was carrying containers.

What was the tonnage of the SILVER SEA?

The SILVER SEA had a tonnage of 1598 tons.

What type of wreck is the SILVER SEA?

The SILVER SEA is classified as a carrier.

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