Vigour Mariner Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vigour mariner Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 0.18 N,129 5.61 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.003000
  • Longitude: 129.093500
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIGOUR MARINER
Type container ship
Flag BZ
Length 95.6 m
Width 16.1 m
Draught 7.8
Tonnage 2905
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 5, 1992
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH557/460/03 11.6.92 HH557/460/03 11.6.92 NDW IN 350000N, 1290545E, IN ABOUT 65MTRS OF WATER. (LL, 9.6.92). - NM 2250/92. 23.10.92 23.10.92 DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 22.10.92) NFA.
Last Amended Date Aug 7, 1992

Circumstances of loss

EX- ZIM MANILA II (1991), EX- DROR II (1983), EX- VILLE D'ORIENT (1979), EX- HOPE (1977), EX- HOPE ISLE (1974). BUILT IN 1969 BY VAN DER GIESSEN-DE NOORD N.V, ALBLASSERDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALICE MARITIME CO LTD. PASSAGE DALIAN FOR BUSAN. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SOUTH KOREAN M TANKER HAN CHANG NO.3. ALL 14 CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the VIGOUR MARINER wreck located?

The VIGOUR MARINER wreck is located at coordinates 35 0.18 N,129 5.61 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VIGOUR MARINER?

The seabed around the VIGOUR MARINER lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the VIGOUR MARINER sink?

The VIGOUR MARINER sank on Jun 5, 1992.

When was the wreck of the VIGOUR MARINER discovered?

The wreck of the VIGOUR MARINER was discovered in 1992.

What country did the VIGOUR MARINER belong to?

The VIGOUR MARINER belonged to BZ.

What cargo was the VIGOUR MARINER carrying?

The VIGOUR MARINER was carrying containers.

What was the tonnage of the VIGOUR MARINER?

The VIGOUR MARINER had a tonnage of 2905 tons.

What type of wreck is the VIGOUR MARINER?

The VIGOUR MARINER is classified as a container ship.

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