Hai Chiang Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hai chiang Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 0 N,118 44 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.000000
  • Longitude: 118.733333
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HAI CHIANG
Type motor vessel
Length 68.6 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 937
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products,gas
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 23, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3301/75 26.11.85 LAST REPORTED POSN 32M SE OF QUEMOY OR 30M BETWEEN SHANTOU & XIAMEN, OFF FUKIEN PROVINCE, CHINA. (LL, 29.10.85). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 23, 2006

Circumstances of loss

THOUGHT TO HAVE SUNK WHEN CARGO OF GAS CYLINDERS BROKE LOOSE ON DECK AND CAUSED VESSEL TO CAPSIZE. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the HAI CHIANG wreck located?

The HAI CHIANG wreck is located at coordinates 24 0 N,118 44 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HAI CHIANG?

The seabed around the HAI CHIANG lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the HAI CHIANG sink?

The HAI CHIANG sank on Oct 23, 1985.

When was the wreck of the HAI CHIANG discovered?

The wreck of the HAI CHIANG was discovered in 1985.

What cargo was the HAI CHIANG carrying?

The HAI CHIANG was carrying clay products,gas.

What was the tonnage of the HAI CHIANG?

The HAI CHIANG had a tonnage of 937 tons.

What type of wreck is the HAI CHIANG?

The HAI CHIANG is classified as a motor vessel.

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