Hanjin Karachi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hanjin karachi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 30 N,121 30 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.500000
  • Longitude: 121.500000
Water Depth 185 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name HANJIN KARACHI
Type bulk carrier
Flag KP
Length 155.1 m
Width 22.9 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 12073
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH552/350/01 6.12.91 REQUESTED ASSISTANCE WHEN IN 193000N, 1213000E APPROX. SANK SOME HOURS LATER. (LL, 25 & 26.11.91). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 16, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1973 BY KANASASHI CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HANJIN SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE DURBAN FOR JAPAN. LOST POWER FOLLOWING AN INGRESS OF WATER INTO THE ENGINE ROOM. ABANDONED AND SANK. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the HANJIN KARACHI wreck located?

The HANJIN KARACHI wreck is located at coordinates 19 30 N,121 30 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HANJIN KARACHI?

The seabed around the HANJIN KARACHI lies at approximately 185 meters deep.

When did the HANJIN KARACHI sink?

The HANJIN KARACHI sank on Nov 23, 1991.

When was the wreck of the HANJIN KARACHI discovered?

The wreck of the HANJIN KARACHI was discovered in 1991.

What country did the HANJIN KARACHI belong to?

The HANJIN KARACHI belonged to KP.

What was the tonnage of the HANJIN KARACHI?

The HANJIN KARACHI had a tonnage of 12073 tons.

What type of wreck is the HANJIN KARACHI?

The HANJIN KARACHI is classified as a bulk carrier.

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