Ta Wan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Ta wan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 9.8 N,121 43.917 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.163333
  • Longitude: 121.731950
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TA WAN
Type tug
Length 62.5 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1235
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 25, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4668/74 5.6.87 H4668/74 5.6.87 STRANDED IN 250948N, 1214355E. SALVAGE OPERATION IN HAND. (TAIWAN NM 23/87). NCA YET. HH548/350/01 22.5.90 HH548/350/01 22.5.90 REPEATED IN TAIWAN NM 24/90. INS AS STPA. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 9, 2007

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND IN STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RESCUE CREW OF MT VOO SHEE II, WHICH HAD ALSO STRANDED AND WAS LATER REFLOATED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the TA WAN wreck located?

The TA WAN wreck is located at coordinates 25 9.8 N,121 43.917 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TA WAN?

The seabed around the TA WAN lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the TA WAN sink?

The TA WAN sank on Mar 25, 1987.

When was the wreck of the TA WAN discovered?

The wreck of the TA WAN was discovered in 1987.

What was the tonnage of the TA WAN?

The TA WAN had a tonnage of 1235 tons.

What type of wreck is the TA WAN?

The TA WAN is classified as a tug.

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