Kaenary Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Kaenary Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 3.523 N,128 59.12 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.058717
  • Longitude: 128.985333
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KAENARY
Type motor vessel
Flag KP
Length 110 m
Width 17.2 m
Draught 6.9
Tonnage 4285
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 17, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH557/350/01 9.5.91 HH557/350/01 9.5.91 AGROUND IN APPROX 350320N, 1285915E [TOK], WITH MACHINERY SPACE, NO.1 HOLD AND VARIOUS TANK FLOODED. SALVAGE BEING CONSIDERED. (LL, 19 & 26.4.91). NCA YET. HH557/350/01 21.5.91 HH557/350/01 21.5.91 STILL AGROUND. (LL ,11.5.91). HH557/350/01 4.6.91 HH557/350/01 4.6.91 SALVAGE QUOTATIONS BEING OBTAINED. (LL, 30.5.91). HH557/350/02 10.7.91 HH557/350/02 10.7.91 STILL AGROUND. (LL, 25.6.91). HH557/350/01 8.10.91 HH557/350/01 8.10.91 REFLOATED 1.9.91. (LL, 3.10.91). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 5, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1977 BY NISHI ZOSEN K.K, IMABARI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DONGNAM SHIPPING CO. LTD. RAN AGROUND DURING STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WHILES WAITING TO SAIL FROM HARBOUR AFTER DISCHARGING CARGO. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the KAENARY wreck located?

The KAENARY wreck is located at coordinates 35 3.523 N,128 59.12 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KAENARY?

The seabed around the KAENARY lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the KAENARY sink?

The KAENARY sank on Apr 17, 1991.

When was the wreck of the KAENARY discovered?

The wreck of the KAENARY was discovered in 1991.

What country did the KAENARY belong to?

The KAENARY belonged to KP.

What cargo was the KAENARY carrying?

The KAENARY was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the KAENARY?

The KAENARY had a tonnage of 4285 tons.

What type of wreck is the KAENARY?

The KAENARY is classified as a motor vessel.

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