Tong Yang No.55 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tong yang no.55 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 26 N,129 26 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.433333
  • Longitude: 129.433333
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TONG YANG NO.55
Type motor vessel
Flag KP
Tonnage 562
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 18.2.77 18.2.77 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS ABOUT 8M S OF ULSAN IN GEN DEPTH 67MTRS. (LL, 17.2.77) NCA, POSN 352600N, 1292600E FOR FILING ONLY. 14.10.77 14.10.77 SANK IN DEEP WATER, NO PLANS FOR SALVAGE. (LL, 14.10.77) NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 5, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1974, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KOREA INDUSTRIAL LEASING CO. PASSAGE SAMCHOK TO BUSAN. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SOUTH KOREAN MV MARINE STAR ABOUT 8M SOUTH OF ULSAN. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the TONG YANG NO.55 wreck located?

The TONG YANG NO.55 wreck is located at coordinates 35 26 N,129 26 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TONG YANG NO.55?

The seabed around the TONG YANG NO.55 lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the TONG YANG NO.55 sink?

The TONG YANG NO.55 sank on Feb 13, 1977.

When was the wreck of the TONG YANG NO.55 discovered?

The wreck of the TONG YANG NO.55 was discovered in 1977.

What country did the TONG YANG NO.55 belong to?

The TONG YANG NO.55 belonged to KP.

What cargo was the TONG YANG NO.55 carrying?

The TONG YANG NO.55 was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the TONG YANG NO.55?

The TONG YANG NO.55 had a tonnage of 562 tons.

What type of wreck is the TONG YANG NO.55?

The TONG YANG NO.55 is classified as a motor vessel.

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