Nanyang (After Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nanyang (after section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 25.065 N,115 44.032 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.417750
  • Longitude: 115.733867
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NANYANG (AFTER SECTION)
Type tanker
Flag SO
Length 167.6 m
Width 22.6 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 13095
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H2500/74 11.3.76 ST REPD IN 222606N, 1154330E. (NAVEAST 008/76 ISSUED). PLOTS IN 40MTRS. NCA YET. 3.5.76 AGENTS REPORT THAT VESSEL UNDER SALVAGE. (LL, 1.5.76). NCA. H2500/74 26.3.76 ST IN 222524N, 1154118E. (HONG KONG NM 15/76). - NM 712/76. H2500/74 11.5.76 REPD TO BE NO LONGER VISIBLE ABOVE SURFACE. (HONG KONG NM 19/76). AMEND TO DW. - NM 1016/76. H2500/74 10.9.76 WK NOT VISIBLE, NOT MARKED. CONSIDERED A SERIOUS DANGER TO NAVIGATION AS IT IS KNOWN TO BE CLOSE TO THE SURFACE. (CAPIC HK SINGAL 17.8.76). NCA. 15.4.77 SHOWN AS DW ON CHINESE 0307 [1976 EDN]. NCA. H2500/74 12.7.77 SALVAGE BARGE REPD NEAR WK. (MV NEDLLOYD VAN DIEMEN HN DTD 20.6.77). 17.10.77 FOREPART OF VESSEL REFLOATED. WK ABANDONED BY INSURERS AS TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 5.10.77). NCA. 3.9.80 DW PA SHOWN ON US 93036 [1980 EDN]. NCA. 20.11.80 DW PA SHOWN IN 222510N, 1154400E ON PRC 9113. NC 1372. [WGD] POSN: 2225.132N, 11544.064E. NE 1372.
Last Amended Date Jun 30, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1957 BY FREIDRISSTAD M/V, FREDRIKSTAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAN YANG SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE N CHINA FOR S CHINA. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH DUTCH MV STRAAT ALGOA. CREW OF 41 RECOVERED. FORWARD PART LATER REFLOATED AND SCRAPPED. REMAINDER ABANDONED AS CTL. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the NANYANG (AFTER SECTION) wreck located?

The NANYANG (AFTER SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 22 25.065 N,115 44.032 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NANYANG (AFTER SECTION)?

The seabed around the NANYANG (AFTER SECTION) lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the NANYANG (AFTER SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the NANYANG (AFTER SECTION) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the NANYANG (AFTER SECTION) belong to?

The NANYANG (AFTER SECTION) belonged to SO.

What cargo was the NANYANG (AFTER SECTION) carrying?

The NANYANG (AFTER SECTION) was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the NANYANG (AFTER SECTION)?

The NANYANG (AFTER SECTION) had a tonnage of 13095 tons.

What type of wreck is the NANYANG (AFTER SECTION)?

The NANYANG (AFTER SECTION) is classified as a tanker.

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