Triumph Ace Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Triumph ace Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 18 N,121 31.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.300000
  • Longitude: 121.530000
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRIUMPH ACE
Type carrier
Flag PA
Orientation 159
Tonnage 3231
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 27, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 31.10.77 31.10.77 STRANDED ON ROCKS 0.5 MILES W OF TAIWAN N LTHO, FU-KUEI CHIAO IN 251800N, 1213148E. HEADING 159 DEGS & LISTING TO PORT. TO BE SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS. (LL 29.10.77). 13.1.78 LATER SOLD TO LOCAL SHIPBREAKERS FOR DEMOLITION. (LL 13.1.78). 2.7.84 2.7.84 NOT SHOWN ON JAPANESE 525 (1:650,000 REC'D OCT 83). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 8, 2007

Circumstances of loss

EX-SAN SHINE. BUILT IN 1957 BY AUSTIN & PICERSGILL, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TIROCEAN SHIPPING CO, TAIPEI. PASS KAOHSIUNG FOR KEELUNG IN BALLAST. RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS IN THE VICINITY OF KIN-SAN-FU KWEI CHAIO. SOLD TO SHIPBREAKERS FOR SCRAP. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the TRIUMPH ACE wreck located?

The TRIUMPH ACE wreck is located at coordinates 25 18 N,121 31.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TRIUMPH ACE?

The seabed around the TRIUMPH ACE lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the TRIUMPH ACE sink?

The TRIUMPH ACE sank on Sep 27, 1977.

When was the wreck of the TRIUMPH ACE discovered?

The wreck of the TRIUMPH ACE was discovered in 1977.

What country did the TRIUMPH ACE belong to?

The TRIUMPH ACE belonged to PA.

What cargo was the TRIUMPH ACE carrying?

The TRIUMPH ACE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TRIUMPH ACE?

The TRIUMPH ACE had a tonnage of 3231 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRIUMPH ACE?

The TRIUMPH ACE is classified as a carrier.

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