Western Glory Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Western glory Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 10 N,120 3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.166667
  • Longitude: 120.050000
Wreck Depth 15 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WESTERN GLORY
Type carrier
Flag VC
Length 104.2 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3596
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 6, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH554/400/01 25.5.93 HH554/400/01 25.5.93 SANK IN 251000N, 1200300E, APPROX. (LL 7.5.93). INS AS USCPA 15MTRS. - NM ACTION.
Last Amended Date May 25, 1993

Circumstances of loss

EX-EASTERN GLORY '93, EX-ARROW ACE NO 2 '78. BUILT IN 1975 BY NISHI DOCK CO LTD, JAPAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY RICHFINE SHIPPING CO. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH LIBERIAN MV GREEN LEAF. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the WESTERN GLORY wreck located?

The WESTERN GLORY wreck is located at coordinates 25 10 N,120 3 E.

How deep is the WESTERN GLORY and where exactly is it located?

The WESTERN GLORY lies at a depth of about 15 meters and is located at coordinates 25 10 N,120 3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WESTERN GLORY?

The seabed around the WESTERN GLORY lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the WESTERN GLORY sink?

The WESTERN GLORY sank on May 6, 1993.

When was the wreck of the WESTERN GLORY discovered?

The wreck of the WESTERN GLORY was discovered in 1993.

What country did the WESTERN GLORY belong to?

The WESTERN GLORY belonged to VC.

What was the tonnage of the WESTERN GLORY?

The WESTERN GLORY had a tonnage of 3596 tons.

What type of wreck is the WESTERN GLORY?

The WESTERN GLORY is classified as a carrier.

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