City Of Pekin (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
City of pekin (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 12.883 N,127 28.417 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.214717
  • Longitude: 127.473617
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITY OF PEKIN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 135 m
Width 18 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 6960
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 10, 1930
Original Detection Year 1930
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H3881/30 5.6.30 H3881/30 5.6.30 SUNK IN 341345N, 1272815E APPROX. (HYDRO 5/6/30). NCA, POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. 8.7.77 8.7.77 WK SHOWN IN 341300N, 1272910E ON US 95016 [1977 EDN]. NCA. 9.6.82 9.6.82 SHOWN AS DW IN 341254N, 1272825E ON KOREAN 213. NC 3365. H2066/87 12.3.87 H2066/87 12.3.87 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 35MTRS IN 341253N, 1272825E. (ROK NM 52/87). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 19, 1987

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY PALMERS' CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN LINES. PASSAGE VLADIVOSTOCK FOR DAIREN. STRUCK A ROCK NEAR BROOK ISLAND, OFF S COAST OF KOREA, AND SANK. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the CITY OF PEKIN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CITY OF PEKIN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 34 12.883 N,127 28.417 E.

How deep is the CITY OF PEKIN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CITY OF PEKIN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 34 12.883 N,127 28.417 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF PEKIN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CITY OF PEKIN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the CITY OF PEKIN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CITY OF PEKIN (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 10, 1930.

When was the wreck of the CITY OF PEKIN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CITY OF PEKIN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1930.

What country did the CITY OF PEKIN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CITY OF PEKIN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CITY OF PEKIN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CITY OF PEKIN (POSSIBLY) was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the CITY OF PEKIN (POSSIBLY)?

The CITY OF PEKIN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 6960 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITY OF PEKIN (POSSIBLY)?

The CITY OF PEKIN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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