An Jin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
An jin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 59.9 N,109 1 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.998333
  • Longitude: 109.016667
Water Depth 120 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AN JIN
Type carrier
Flag CN
Tonnage 3124
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 2005
Original Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 30, 2005

Simplified Wreck Survey

Wreck information for the vessel AN JIN located in the South China Sea. The underwater obstruction is positioned at coordinates 8 59.9 N, 109 01.0 E. Following a distress signal received on November 30, 2005, only oil and debris were initially located at this site. Subsequent reports confirmed the vessel AN JIN sank in the vicinity of 8 57.00 N, 109 00.00 E. Mariners should exercise caution when navigating this area of the South China Sea as the wreck site remains a noted underwater obstruction. This data is recorded under UK Hydrographic Office references including HYDROPAC 1974/05.

Surveying Details

30.11.05 DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED FROM 0859.9N, 10901.0E. ONLY OIL AND DEBRIS LOCATED. (LL 24.11.05). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. HH553/520/05 13.12.05 AN JIN REPORTED SUNK IN 0857.00N, 10900.00E [UND]. AREA BOUNDED BY 0740.0N, 0630.0N, 10630.0E AND 10800.0E BEING SEARCHED. (HYDROPAC 1974/05) NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-SHUN XING '05, EX-FELIX PINE '92, EX-RANIER PINE '89. BUILT IN 1982 BY TOKUSHIMA ZOSEN SANGYO KK, KOMASUSHIMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SHANGHAI YOHNZENG MARINE CO LTD, HAIKOU, CHINA. OIL ENGINE OF 3100BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED. OIL SPILL AND DEBRIS LOCATED IN AREA. 9 MEN RECOVERED, 13 MISSING. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the AN JIN wreck located?

The AN JIN wreck is located at coordinates 8 59.9 N,109 1 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AN JIN?

The seabed around the AN JIN lies at approximately 120 meters deep.

When did the AN JIN sink?

The AN JIN sank on Nov 23, 2005.

When was the wreck of the AN JIN discovered?

The wreck of the AN JIN was discovered in 2005.

What country did the AN JIN belong to?

The AN JIN belonged to CN.

What was the tonnage of the AN JIN?

The AN JIN had a tonnage of 3124 tons.

What type of wreck is the AN JIN?

The AN JIN is classified as a carrier.

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