Vigaras No 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vigaras no 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 8 N,122 35 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.133333
  • Longitude: 122.583333
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIGARAS NO 1
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 110 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 4024
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 6, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2868/85 8.10.86 H2868/85 8.10.86 ABANDONED IN 275600N, 1225900E. (LL 8.8.86 & 4.9.86). NCA. H2868/85 18.11.86 H2868/85 18.11.86 SANK IN PA 280800N, 1223500E. (LL 6.10.86). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 1, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1968 BY KURUSHIMA DOCK CO LTD. IMABARI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARINA VIGARAS PANAMA, SA. PASSAGE FROM KEELUNG FOR KOBE. TOOK ON HEAVY LIST AFTER NO 2 HOLD FOLLDED. WAS ABANDONED 177 MILES NNE OF TAIWAN. CREW RECOVERED BY M BUK CARRIER MONTE ROSA. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the VIGARAS NO 1 wreck located?

The VIGARAS NO 1 wreck is located at coordinates 28 8 N,122 35 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VIGARAS NO 1?

The seabed around the VIGARAS NO 1 lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the VIGARAS NO 1 sink?

The VIGARAS NO 1 sank on Aug 6, 1986.

When was the wreck of the VIGARAS NO 1 discovered?

The wreck of the VIGARAS NO 1 was discovered in 1986.

What country did the VIGARAS NO 1 belong to?

The VIGARAS NO 1 belonged to PA.

What cargo was the VIGARAS NO 1 carrying?

The VIGARAS NO 1 was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the VIGARAS NO 1?

The VIGARAS NO 1 had a tonnage of 4024 tons.

What type of wreck is the VIGARAS NO 1?

The VIGARAS NO 1 is classified as a carrier.

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