Violet Ocean Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Violet ocean Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 49 N,117 18 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.816667
  • Longitude: 117.300000
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIOLET OCEAN
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 96 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 6
Tonnage 3009
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 16, 1999
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH554/400/02 24.12.99 SANK IN 2249.0N, 11718E [UND]. (LL 18.12.99). NCA. HH554/400/02 5.1.00 VESSEL IN 2244.5N, 11711.0E, SINKING AND DRIFTING SOUTHWARDS. MESSAGE TRANSMITTED BY HONG KONG MRCC BY NAVTEX AND INMARSAT SAFETY NET ON 16.12.99. (DUTY OFFICER, NM DIVISION, MSA JAPAN, UNDATED E-MAIL IN REPLY TO RNW FAX OF 23.12.99). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 23, 2006

Circumstances of loss

SANK, CAUSE UNKNOWN. ALL CREW RESCUED.

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FAQ

Where is the VIOLET OCEAN wreck located?

The VIOLET OCEAN wreck is located at coordinates 22 49 N,117 18 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VIOLET OCEAN?

The seabed around the VIOLET OCEAN lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the VIOLET OCEAN sink?

The VIOLET OCEAN sank on Dec 16, 1999.

When was the wreck of the VIOLET OCEAN discovered?

The wreck of the VIOLET OCEAN was discovered in 1999.

What country did the VIOLET OCEAN belong to?

The VIOLET OCEAN belonged to PA.

What cargo was the VIOLET OCEAN carrying?

The VIOLET OCEAN was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the VIOLET OCEAN?

The VIOLET OCEAN had a tonnage of 3009 tons.

What type of wreck is the VIOLET OCEAN?

The VIOLET OCEAN is classified as a carrier.

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