Chiang Chin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Chiang chin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 53 N,113 17 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.883333
  • Longitude: 113.283333
Water Depth 4300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHIANG CHIN
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 105.8 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 3393
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 22, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 9.12.72 ABANDONED IN 125300N, 1131700E APPROX. (LL 210, MSD). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1961 BY SASEBO HEAVY INDUSTRIES, SASEBO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHAING HAI SHIPPING CO, SA. PASSAZGE KEELUNG FOR JAKARTA. TOOK WATER THROUGH A CRACK IN THE HULL, WAS ABANDONED AND SANK. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CHIANG CHIN wreck located?

The CHIANG CHIN wreck is located at coordinates 12 53 N,113 17 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHIANG CHIN?

The seabed around the CHIANG CHIN lies at approximately 4300 meters deep.

When did the CHIANG CHIN sink?

The CHIANG CHIN sank on Sep 22, 1972.

When was the wreck of the CHIANG CHIN discovered?

The wreck of the CHIANG CHIN was discovered in 1972.

What country did the CHIANG CHIN belong to?

The CHIANG CHIN belonged to PA.

What cargo was the CHIANG CHIN carrying?

The CHIANG CHIN was carrying general and mixed goods,cement.

What was the tonnage of the CHIANG CHIN?

The CHIANG CHIN had a tonnage of 3393 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHIANG CHIN?

The CHIANG CHIN is classified as a carrier.

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