King Yung-3 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
King yung-3 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 59.92 N,120 0.48 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.998667
  • Longitude: 120.008000
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name KING YUNG-3
Type motor vessel
Flag KP
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 7, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Oct 23, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck details for KING YUNG-3 located off the coast of Taiwan near the Tseng-wen Hsi river mouth. The wreck is historically recorded as a non-dangerous wreck with position approximate (NDWPA). The latest surveyed coordinates for the obstruction are 22 59.92 N, 120 0.48 E. Previous hydrographic surveys and notices to mariners have reported conflicting approximate positions for the vessel in the Taiwan Strait area. Navigators should exercise caution as the status of the KING YUNG-3 remains charted as a non-dangerous wreck in this coastal region.

Surveying Details

H3301/75 30.8.77 STRANDED NEAR N SIDE OF TS'ENG-WEN HSI IN 230001N, 1200000E. (TAIWAN NM 33/77). PLOTS IN NEARLY 50FMS. POSN MOST PROBABLY SHOULD READ 230501, 1200000E. NCA YET. 13.3.78 SHOWN AS DW IN 230001N, 1200000E. (TAIWAN 336). INS AS NDW PA ON NC 2409. 28.6.84 NOT SHOWN ON JAPANESE 525. 9.10.84 SHOWN AS STRANDED WK, POSN APPROX, ON TAIWAN 0336. RETAIN AS CHARTED ON BA CHART. HH548/350/01 19.1.90 ST IN 225954N, 1200029E, APPROX. (PRC NM 162/89). NCA. 18.8.05 SHOWN AS NDWPA (1977) IN 2259.92N, 12000.48E [WGD] ON TAIWAN 04506 [JUL'03 EDN LARGEST SCALE 1: 50.000]. NOT SHOWN ON TAIWAN 0336 [AUG'04 EDN 2ND SCALE]. RETAIN AS NDWPA IN AMENDED POSN 2300.03N, 11959.98E [UND]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED NEAR TS'ENG-WEN CH'I, T'AI-NAN HSIEN.

General Comments

Rep (1977)

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FAQ

Where is the KING YUNG-3 wreck located?

The KING YUNG-3 wreck is located at coordinates 22 59.92 N,120 0.48 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KING YUNG-3?

The seabed around the KING YUNG-3 lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the KING YUNG-3 sink?

The KING YUNG-3 sank on Apr 7, 1977.

When was the wreck of the KING YUNG-3 discovered?

The wreck of the KING YUNG-3 was discovered in 1977.

What country did the KING YUNG-3 belong to?

The KING YUNG-3 belonged to KP.

What type of wreck is the KING YUNG-3?

The KING YUNG-3 is classified as a motor vessel.

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