Char Ye Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Char ye Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 30 N,54 45 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 9.500000
  • Longitude: 54.750000
Water Depth 4500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHAR YE
Type bulk carrier
Flag PA
Length 150 m
Width 20.7 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 9936
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 10, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2710/84 21.8.84 SANK IN 093000N, 544500E, APPROX. (LL 15.8.84). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 14, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1976 BY NIPPONKAI HEAVY INDISTRIES CO LTD, TOYAMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHAR NING MRINE (PANAMA). ON LOADED PASSAGE BUSAN FOR GIZAN. REPD TO BE FLOODED DUE TO VERY ROUGH SEAS. LATER SANK. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CHAR YE wreck located?

The CHAR YE wreck is located at coordinates 9 30 N,54 45 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHAR YE?

The seabed around the CHAR YE lies at approximately 4500 meters deep.

When did the CHAR YE sink?

The CHAR YE sank on Aug 10, 1984.

When was the wreck of the CHAR YE discovered?

The wreck of the CHAR YE was discovered in 1984.

What country did the CHAR YE belong to?

The CHAR YE belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the CHAR YE?

The CHAR YE had a tonnage of 9936 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHAR YE?

The CHAR YE is classified as a bulk carrier.

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