Hwan Yang Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hwan yang Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 13 N,121 50 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 27.216667
  • Longitude: 121.833333
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 82 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HWAN YANG
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 95.7 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2745
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 28, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH548/350/01 11.8.89 HH548/350/01 11.8.89 SANK IN 271300N, 1215000E, APPROX. (LL 29.7.89). INS AS USCPA 50MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 11, 1989

Circumstances of loss

EX-SANTO I '88, EX-BRIGHT TIMING '87, EX-LAWIN '84, EX-DEPAN '82, EX-KOUSHIN MARU '77. BUILT IN 1970 BY CHOI KI HO SHIPYARD, CHUNGMU. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DONGHWA SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE TOKUYAMA FOR BUSAN. CARGO OF POLYESTER TEXTURE YARN, POLYESTER CHIP, PAPER BOARD, ABS RESIN, ALUMINA, ETC SHIFTED DURING HEAVY WEATHER. LISTED AND EVENTUALLY CAPSIZED AND SANK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the HWAN YANG wreck located?

The HWAN YANG wreck is located at coordinates 27 13 N,121 50 E.

How deep is the HWAN YANG and where exactly is it located?

The HWAN YANG lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 27 13 N,121 50 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HWAN YANG?

The seabed around the HWAN YANG lies at approximately 82 meters deep.

When did the HWAN YANG sink?

The HWAN YANG sank on Jun 28, 1989.

When was the wreck of the HWAN YANG discovered?

The wreck of the HWAN YANG was discovered in 1989.

What country did the HWAN YANG belong to?

The HWAN YANG belonged to PA.

What cargo was the HWAN YANG carrying?

The HWAN YANG was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the HWAN YANG?

The HWAN YANG had a tonnage of 2745 tons.

What type of wreck is the HWAN YANG?

The HWAN YANG is classified as a carrier.

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