Chun Ku Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Chun ku Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 1.5 N,129 35.25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.025000
  • Longitude: 129.587500
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHUN KU
Type motor vessel
Flag KP
Length 62.8 m
Width 10.2 m
Draught 5.1
Tonnage 1087
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 4, 1975
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 12.2.76 12.2.76 AGROUND IN KURYONGP'O BAY, IN 360130N, 1293515E APPROX. (LL, 5.2.76 & 28.2.76) NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 29, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1957 BY CHEOY LEE SHIPYARD, HONG KONG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHUN KYUNG SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE MUKHO FOR MASAN. SPRANG LEAK IN HER ENGINE ROOM DURING HEAVY WEATHER & RAN AGROUND IN KURYONGP'O BAY. DRIFTED ASHORE AFTER TAKING IN WATER ON JAGGED ROCKS. ALL CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. VESSEL SOLD FOR SCRAP 'IN SITU'. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the CHUN KU wreck located?

The CHUN KU wreck is located at coordinates 36 1.5 N,129 35.25 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHUN KU?

The seabed around the CHUN KU lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the CHUN KU sink?

The CHUN KU sank on Feb 4, 1975.

When was the wreck of the CHUN KU discovered?

The wreck of the CHUN KU was discovered in 1976.

What country did the CHUN KU belong to?

The CHUN KU belonged to KP.

What cargo was the CHUN KU carrying?

The CHUN KU was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CHUN KU?

The CHUN KU had a tonnage of 1087 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHUN KU?

The CHUN KU is classified as a motor vessel.

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