Prince Pusan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Prince pusan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
35 10.19 N,129 17.86 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.169833
  • Longitude: 129.297667
Water Depth 95 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRINCE PUSAN
Type motor vessel
Flag KP
Length 78.8 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1321
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 28, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH557/350/02 21.8.91 HH557/350/02 21.8.91 COLLISION TOOK PLACE SOME 10M NE OF BUSAN. VESSEL SANK IN ABOUT 90MTRS OF WATER. (LL, 30.7.91). NCA, POSN 351000N, 1291800E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 5, 2010

Circumstances of loss

EX- NAM DO (1986), EX- NAM JUNG NO.5 (1984), EX- NEW DONG CHUN (1980) & EX- KEIKO MARU (1974). BUILT IN 1962 BY ONOMICHI ZOSEN K.K, ONOMICHI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PUSAN SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE ULSAN FOR KWANGYANG. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH PANAMANIAN M CONTAINER VESSEL HANJIN CHEJU. ALL CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the PRINCE PUSAN wreck located?

The PRINCE PUSAN wreck is located at coordinates 35 10.19 N,129 17.86 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PRINCE PUSAN?

The seabed around the PRINCE PUSAN lies at approximately 95 meters deep.

When did the PRINCE PUSAN sink?

The PRINCE PUSAN sank on Jul 28, 1991.

When was the wreck of the PRINCE PUSAN discovered?

The wreck of the PRINCE PUSAN was discovered in 1991.

What country did the PRINCE PUSAN belong to?

The PRINCE PUSAN belonged to KP.

What cargo was the PRINCE PUSAN carrying?

The PRINCE PUSAN was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the PRINCE PUSAN?

The PRINCE PUSAN had a tonnage of 1321 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRINCE PUSAN?

The PRINCE PUSAN is classified as a motor vessel.