Golden Spring Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Golden spring Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		30 42.867 N,123 8.375 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 30.714450
  • Longitude: 123.139583
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GOLDEN SPRING
Type motor vessel
Flag SG
Length 135.6 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 7333
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 6, 1971
Bottom Texture Stone
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2079/72 1.2.72 H2079/72 1.2.72 DW PA IN 304248N, 1230818E. (LLOYDS LIST). - NM 266/72. 10.12.80 10.12.80 SHOWN AS DW IN 304252N, 1230822.5 ON PRC 9307. NC 1199. H2885/85 4.7.86 H2885/85 4.7.86 WK NON-EXISTENT. (PRC NM 65/86). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 2024/86.
Last Amended Date Dec 9, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944 BY KOCKUMS M/V A/B, MALMO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GUAN GUAN SHIPPING (PTE) LTD. STRUCK REEF NEAR BARREN ISLANDS, WHEN APPROACHING SHANGHAI. ALL 22 CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the GOLDEN SPRING wreck located?

The GOLDEN SPRING wreck is located at coordinates 30 42.867 N,123 8.375 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GOLDEN SPRING?

The seabed around the GOLDEN SPRING lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the GOLDEN SPRING sink?

The GOLDEN SPRING sank on Nov 6, 1971.

When was the wreck of the GOLDEN SPRING discovered?

The wreck of the GOLDEN SPRING was discovered in 1972.

What country did the GOLDEN SPRING belong to?

The GOLDEN SPRING belonged to SG.

What cargo was the GOLDEN SPRING carrying?

The GOLDEN SPRING was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GOLDEN SPRING?

The GOLDEN SPRING had a tonnage of 7333 tons.

What type of wreck is the GOLDEN SPRING?

The GOLDEN SPRING is classified as a motor vessel.

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