Quan Tai Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Quan tai Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 15.872 N,114 26.71 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.264533
  • Longitude: 114.445167
Wreck Depth 19 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name QUAN TAI
Type carrier
Flag CN
Length 62.8 m
Width 9.3 m
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 6, 1999
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH548/436/04 19.3.99 SANK IN 2250.42N, 11426.36E [UND], OR 4M E OF THE NINEPIN ISLANDS. (LL, 10.3.99). THIS POSN PLOTS ASHORE. AMENDED TO 2215.42N, 11426.36E [WGD] FOR FILING. NCA, AWAIT FURTHER, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH550/412/02 25.3.99 LOCATED IN 2215.875N, 11426.692E [WGD]. LEAST DEPTH 13.7MTRS. VESSEL LENGTH 62.8MTRS, BEAM 9.25MTRS. 499 GRT. (HONG KONG, CHINA, MARINE DEPT FAX DTD 24.3.99) NOW MARKED BY ISO DANGER LT BUOY, FL(2), [PERIOD NOT STATED] IN 2215.851N, 11426.701E [WGD]. (HONG KONG, CHINA, MARINE DEPT FAX DTD 25.3.99). - NM 1634/99. HH550/414/02 12.10.99 WK, LEAST DEPTH 13.7MTRS, IN 2215.870N, 11426.660E [CHINESE CHART DATUM]. (CHINESE NM 17/219/99). - NFA. HH550/414/02 23.10.00 PART OF SUPERSTRUCTURE HAS BEEN REMOVED. LEAST DEPTH NOW 19.0MTRS IN 2215.872N, 11426.710E [WGD]. BUOY HAS BEEN RECOVERED. (C M CHAU, MARINE DEPARTMENT, HONG KONG, EMAIL DTD 19.10.00). - NM 4598/00. 18.6.02 SHOWN AS WK LEAST DEPTH 13.7MTRS, MARKED BY ISO DANGER BUOY ON PRC CHART 15020 [2001 EDN]. FORMER AMENDMENT TO 19.0MTRS, BASED ON MARINE DEPARTMENT HK EMAIL DTD 19.10.00, ALMOST CERTAINLY SUPERCEDES THIS DEPICTION. NCA. HH550/414/03 5.2.03 WK 19MTRS IN 2215.870N, 11426.710E [?WGD]. DELETE WK 13.7MTRS AND ISO DANGER BUOY, FL(2)10S, CLOSE BY. (CHINESE NM 1/4/04). NFA. SEP 2016/000055964 9.3.16 DELETE. (HK NM 4/5/16). AMEND TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Mar 9, 2016

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH M GEN CARGO VESSEL 'XING LONG'. TWO CREW RESCUED, 6 DEAD, 1 MISSING. PASSAGE GUANZHOU FOR SHANGHAI.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 22 15.872 N,114 26.71 E
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FAQ

Where is the QUAN TAI wreck located?

The QUAN TAI wreck is located at coordinates 22 15.872 N,114 26.71 E.

How deep is the QUAN TAI and where exactly is it located?

The QUAN TAI lies at a depth of about 19 meters and is located at coordinates 22 15.872 N,114 26.71 E.

How deep is the seabed around the QUAN TAI?

The seabed around the QUAN TAI lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the QUAN TAI sink?

The QUAN TAI sank on Mar 6, 1999.

When was the wreck of the QUAN TAI discovered?

The wreck of the QUAN TAI was discovered in 1999.

What country did the QUAN TAI belong to?

The QUAN TAI belonged to CN.

What cargo was the QUAN TAI carrying?

The QUAN TAI was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the QUAN TAI?

The QUAN TAI had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the QUAN TAI?

The QUAN TAI is classified as a carrier.

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