Chieh Lee Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Chieh lee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 30 N,117 58 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.500000
  • Longitude: 117.966667
Water Depth 360 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHIEH LEE
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 113.7 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3903
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber,rubber,flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 18, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 22.9.76 SANK 60 MILES E OF PRATAS ISLAND IN 203000N, 1175800E APPROX. (LL, 21.9.76). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 26, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1954 BY IINO SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CORPORATION, MAIZURU. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LEE LAI MARITIME. PASSAGE KAOHSIUNG FOR KHORRAMSHAHR. SANK DURING TYPHOON 'IRIS' 60M E OF PRATAS ISLAND. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CHIEH LEE wreck located?

The CHIEH LEE wreck is located at coordinates 20 30 N,117 58 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHIEH LEE?

The seabed around the CHIEH LEE lies at approximately 360 meters deep.

When did the CHIEH LEE sink?

The CHIEH LEE sank on Sep 18, 1976.

When was the wreck of the CHIEH LEE discovered?

The wreck of the CHIEH LEE was discovered in 1976.

What country did the CHIEH LEE belong to?

The CHIEH LEE belonged to PA.

What cargo was the CHIEH LEE carrying?

The CHIEH LEE was carrying timber,rubber,flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the CHIEH LEE?

The CHIEH LEE had a tonnage of 3903 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHIEH LEE?

The CHIEH LEE is classified as a carrier.

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