Pacific Friend Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Pacific friend Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 50.67 N,126 4.37 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.844500
  • Longitude: 126.072833
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PACIFIC FRIEND
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 109.9 m
Width 17.2 m
Draught 6.9
Tonnage 4360
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH557/350/01 6.3.91 HH557/350/01 6.3.91 SANK ABOUT 3.5M OFF TAEAN PENINSULA, 75M SW OF SEOUL. (LL, 22.2.91). SANK IN 265030N, 1260900E. (LL, 23.2.91). NCA YET, REPORTED POSN PLOTS ON COAST. HH557/350/01 26.3.91 HH557/350/01 26.3.91 SUNK IN 365030N, 1260430E. (ROK NM 79/91). - NM 1027/91.
Last Amended Date Feb 11, 2009

Circumstances of loss

EX- ROSEBAY (1987), EX- SUN BEGONIA (1980), BUILT IN 1974 BY NISHI ZOSEN K.K, IMABARI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRIGHT SEAWAY HOLDING S.A. SANK DUE TO BOISTEROUS WEATHER CONDITIONS WHILE ON PASSAGE MALAYSIA FOR INCHON. OF THE 20 CREW, 7 LOST THEIR LIVES AND 7 REPORTED MISSING. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the PACIFIC FRIEND wreck located?

The PACIFIC FRIEND wreck is located at coordinates 36 50.67 N,126 4.37 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PACIFIC FRIEND?

The seabed around the PACIFIC FRIEND lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the PACIFIC FRIEND sink?

The PACIFIC FRIEND sank on Feb 21, 1991.

When was the wreck of the PACIFIC FRIEND discovered?

The wreck of the PACIFIC FRIEND was discovered in 1991.

What country did the PACIFIC FRIEND belong to?

The PACIFIC FRIEND belonged to PA.

What cargo was the PACIFIC FRIEND carrying?

The PACIFIC FRIEND was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the PACIFIC FRIEND?

The PACIFIC FRIEND had a tonnage of 4360 tons.

What type of wreck is the PACIFIC FRIEND?

The PACIFIC FRIEND is classified as a motor vessel.

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