Kyuyu Or Chung-Hsing Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kyuyu or chung-hsing Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 54 N,118 9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.900000
  • Longitude: 118.150000
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KYUYU OR CHUNG-HSING
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1934
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers ISOLATED DANGER LT BUOY, FL(2)5S CLOSE N.
Surveying Details H1446/34 7.3.34 H1446/34 7.3.34 REFERRED TO AS SS KYUYU. (TOKYO 5/123) H1543/34 7.3.34 H1543/34 7.3.34 NAME GIVEN AS CHUNG-HSING. DW PA IN 385400N, 1180900E IN GEN DEPTH 60FT. (SHANGHAI NM 10/34). - NM 384/34. H1543/34 2.1.35 H1543/34 2.1.35 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 9FMS [54FT]. (SHANGHAI NM 151/34). - NM 41/35. 27.3.50 27.3.50 SHOWN AS WK 8FMS 4FT ON JAPANESE 1403. NE 2653. H3816/69 26.8.75 H3816/69 26.8.75 G CONL LT BUOY, Q.G, IN 385336N, 1180900E, CLOSE S OF WK. (ROSTOCK NM 1433/75). - NM 1703/75. 29.1.80 29.1.80 NOW DW, MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, FL.G.3S, CLOSE N, ON PRC 9403. BR STD. H1274/83 2.2.83 H1274/83 2.2.83 BUOY TEMPORARILY REMOVED FOR WINTER. (PRC NM 99/82). NCA. H1274/83 20.1.84 H1274/83 20.1.84 BUOY UNLIT. (MASTER, MV REEFER NANGKA, 26.11.83). NCA. 19.6.86 19.6.86 NOW DW MARKED BY ISOLATED DANGER BUOY, FL(2)5S CLOSE N. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 2653.
Last Amended Date Dec 9, 2009
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 38 54 N,118 9 E
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FAQ

Where is the KYUYU OR CHUNG-HSING wreck located?

The KYUYU OR CHUNG-HSING wreck is located at coordinates 38 54 N,118 9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KYUYU OR CHUNG-HSING?

The seabed around the KYUYU OR CHUNG-HSING lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the KYUYU OR CHUNG-HSING discovered?

The wreck of the KYUYU OR CHUNG-HSING was discovered in 1934.

What type of wreck is the KYUYU OR CHUNG-HSING?

The KYUYU OR CHUNG-HSING is classified as a steam ship.

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