Dae Wang No 205 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Dae wang no 205 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 49.153 N,66 58.142 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.819217
  • Longitude: 66.969033
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAE WANG NO 205
Type fishing vessel
Flag KP
Length 55.2 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 350
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 17, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers R CAN, FL(2)R.5S, CLOSE NE.
Last Amended Date Nov 4, 1999

Simplified Wreck Survey

Shipwreck of the fishing vessel DAE WANG NO 205 located off the coast of Karachi, Pakistan, in the Arabian Sea at coordinates 24 49.153 N, 66 58.142 E. The vessel sank near No 12F mooring in Karachi Harbour on September 25, 1985, and was subsequently stranded before salvage operations were abandoned.

Surveying Details

H2065/75 3.12.85 SANK AT NO 12F MOORING, KARACHI HBR. (LL, 25.9.85) SALVAGE PROSPECTS NIL. (LL, 17.10.85). STRANDED IN 244906N, 665810E, APPROX. MARKED BY R CAN BUOY, FL(2)R5S. (PAKISTAN NM 157/85). INS AS STPA WITH BUOY. - NM 3343/85. H2065/75 21.2.86 OWNERS REQUESTED TO REMOVE WK. (LL, 1.2.86). H3901/85 18.8.86 WK LIES IN 244908N, 665808E, WITH BUOY 0.25C NE. (HMS BRAZEN, HN DTD 18.7.86). H3901/85 19.11.86 POSN 244908N, 0665808.5E. BUOY ABOUT 70MTRS NE OF WK. (PAK. NM 147/86). AMEND POSN. - NM 3507/86. H2065/75 4.2.88 TENDERS AGAIN INVITED FOR SALVAGE AND REMOVAL OF WK. (LL, 4.1.88). NCA YET. HH500/420/01 11.12.95 ST IN 244908N, 665808.5E AND WK MARKING BUOY CLOSE NNE ARE TO BE EXPUNGED. (PAKISTAN NM 141/95). - NM 186/95.

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED & SANK AT NO.12F MOORING, KARACHI, WHEN SHE TOUCHED BOTTOM & LOST BUOYANCY.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 24 49.153 N,66 58.142 E
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FAQ

Where is the DAE WANG NO 205 wreck located?

The DAE WANG NO 205 wreck is located at coordinates 24 49.153 N,66 58.142 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DAE WANG NO 205?

The seabed around the DAE WANG NO 205 lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the DAE WANG NO 205 sink?

The DAE WANG NO 205 sank on Sep 17, 1985.

When was the wreck of the DAE WANG NO 205 discovered?

The wreck of the DAE WANG NO 205 was discovered in 1985.

What country did the DAE WANG NO 205 belong to?

The DAE WANG NO 205 belonged to KP.

What was the tonnage of the DAE WANG NO 205?

The DAE WANG NO 205 had a tonnage of 350 tons.

What type of wreck is the DAE WANG NO 205?

The DAE WANG NO 205 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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