In Wang No.2 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
In wang no.2 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 5.89 N,129 6.02 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.098167
  • Longitude: 129.100333
Water Depth 0 m
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IN WANG NO.2
Type container ship
Flag KP
Length 113.2 m
Width 17.5 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 4238
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 5, 1980
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H2079/72 23.4.80 H2079/72 23.4.80 REPORTED LYING IN 350542N, 1290609E [TOK] WITH HEAVY LIST TO STARBOARD, AGAINST MANGMI MAL CLIFF FACE. HULL & SUPERSTRUCTURE THREE-QUARTERS ABOVE WATER. SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS PRESUMABLY. (MV TORRENS HN 1 OF 4/80 DTD 15.4.80). NCA, YET. H2078/78 9.7.80 H2078/78 9.7.80 REPORTED AGAIN. (MV SEA EXPRESS, HN DTD 22.5.80). AWAIT KOREAN NM.
Last Amended Date Feb 5, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1973 BY MIE ZOSEN, YOKKAICHI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DAE JIN SHIPPING CO LTD. DRAGGED ANCHOR DURING STRONG WINDS & WAS BLOWN ASHORE ONTO ROCKS IN PUSAN OUTER HARBOUR. SHE WAS ABANDONED AS A TOTAL LOSS. (MSD)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 35 5.89 N,129 6.02 E
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FAQ

Where is the IN WANG NO.2 wreck located?

The IN WANG NO.2 wreck is located at coordinates 35 5.89 N,129 6.02 E.

When did the IN WANG NO.2 sink?

The IN WANG NO.2 sank on Apr 5, 1980.

When was the wreck of the IN WANG NO.2 discovered?

The wreck of the IN WANG NO.2 was discovered in 1980.

What country did the IN WANG NO.2 belong to?

The IN WANG NO.2 belonged to KP.

What cargo was the IN WANG NO.2 carrying?

The IN WANG NO.2 was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the IN WANG NO.2?

The IN WANG NO.2 had a tonnage of 4238 tons.

What type of wreck is the IN WANG NO.2?

The IN WANG NO.2 is classified as a container ship.

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