Nissho Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Nissho Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 10.5 N,120 25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.175000
  • Longitude: 120.416667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NISSHO
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 54.3 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 5, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3470/87 17.11.88 H3470/87 17.11.88 AGROUND ABOUT 8 MILES FROM SOUTHERN B'WATER, TAICHUNG. (LL 28.10.88). NCA YET. H3470/87 21.12.88 H3470/87 21.12.88 STILL AGROUND. SALVAGE ATTEMPT UNLIKELY. (LL 19.12.88).
Last Amended Date Aug 22, 2008

Circumstances of loss

ENCOUNTERED VERY ROUGH WEATHER WHILE ON PASSAGE HUALIEN AND KEELUNG FOR HONG KONG. DEVELOPED SEVERE LIST, WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND DRIFTED ASHORE.

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FAQ

Where is the NISSHO wreck located?

The NISSHO wreck is located at coordinates 24 10.5 N,120 25 E.

When did the NISSHO sink?

The NISSHO sank on Oct 5, 1988.

When was the wreck of the NISSHO discovered?

The wreck of the NISSHO was discovered in 1988.

What country did the NISSHO belong to?

The NISSHO belonged to PA.

What cargo was the NISSHO carrying?

The NISSHO was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the NISSHO?

The NISSHO had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the NISSHO?

The NISSHO is classified as a motor vessel.

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