Daji Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Daji Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 2.036 N,119 57.828 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.033933
  • Longitude: 119.963800
Wreck Depth 18.5 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Indian Spring Low Water
Name Daji
Type bulk carrier
Flag PA
Sonar Length 170
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 15
Tonnage 15422
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo sand
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 14, 2008
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2008
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 12.2.08 SANK IN 2402.4N, 11958.1E [WGD]. (LLOYDS CASUALTY WEEK, 25.1.08). INS AS DW PA. - NM ACTION. HH549/400/09 25.2.08 SANK IN 2402.11N, 11957.50E [WGD]. (TAIWAN NM 03/08). ABOVE NM ACTION CANCELLED. INS AS DW PA IN 2402.11N, 11957.50E [UND]. - NM 1349/08. HH549/400/09 9.4.08 TOP OF MAST IS JUST BELOW 4MTRS FROM SEA SURFACE. ALL VESSELS REQUESTED TO KEEP 3M CLEAR. (TAIWAN NM 13/08). INS AS DANGER AREA, RADIUS 3M, CENTRED ON WK. (RT 5B). - NM 2082/08. HH549/400/09 14.4.08 NOW IN 2402.058N, 11957.878E [WGD]. ALL VESSELS REQUESTED TO KEEP 1M CLEAR. (TAIWAN NM 22/08). AMEND POSN OF WK AND RADIUS OF DANGER AREA. (RT5B). - NM 2456/08. HH549/408/04 6.5.08 REMOVAL WORK BEING UNDERTAKEN BETWEEN 7.4 - 30.6.08, (TAIWAN NM 41/08). NCA. SEP 2009/000035611 12.5.09 REMOVAL WORK BEING UNDERTAKEN BETWEEN 6.4 - 31.8.09. (TAIWAN NM 38/09). NCA. SEP 2009/000155019 2.11.09 'REMOVAL WORK FROM WK COMPLETE, LIGHTS HAVE BEEN REMOVED & DUE TO DEPTH OVER 20MTRS WK REMAINS UNDERWATER, NAVIGATE WITH CAUTION' (SIC). (TAIWAN NM 168/09). RETAIN AS DW WITH DANGER AREA. NCA. SEP 2011/000200908 2.11.11 SHOWN AS NDW WITHOUT DANGER AREA ON TAIWANESE 0313 [EDN DTD 30.4.10, CORR TO 4.9.10, 1:1:1,500,000]. AMEND NDW (RT DECISION), DELETE DANGER AREA. NE 2409 & NM 5421/11 (FOR 2412, 3489 & 4509).
Last Amended Date Aug 25, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1977. PASSAGE HONG KONG FOR TAICHUNG. CAPSIZED IN HEAVY WEATHER. DRIFTING AND LATER SANK. 13 OF CREW OF 25 RESCUED.

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FAQ

Where is the Daji wreck located?

The Daji wreck is located at coordinates 24 2.036 N,119 57.828 E.

How deep is the Daji and where exactly is it located?

The Daji lies at a depth of about 18.5 meters and is located at coordinates 24 2.036 N,119 57.828 E.

How deep is the seabed around the Daji?

The seabed around the Daji lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the Daji sink?

The Daji sank on Jan 14, 2008.

When was the wreck of the Daji discovered?

The wreck of the Daji was discovered in 2008.

What country did the Daji belong to?

The Daji belonged to PA.

What cargo was the Daji carrying?

The Daji was carrying sand.

What was the tonnage of the Daji?

The Daji had a tonnage of 15422 tons.

What type of wreck is the Daji?

The Daji is classified as a bulk carrier.

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