Toonan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Toonan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 52.183 N,122 48.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.869717
  • Longitude: 122.813333
Wreck Depth 19.2 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TOONAN
Type steam ship
Flag CN
Length 77.1 m
Width 11 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 1482
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 10, 1933
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1933
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H5516/33 11.8.33 H5516/33 11.8.33 NDW PA IN 365300N, 1224400E. (TOKYO NM 854/33). NCA. H5516/33 15.8.33 H5516/33 15.8.33 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (TOKYO NM 888/33) NCA YET. H5516/33 5.9.33 H5516/33 5.9.33 WK 8FMS IN 365230N, 1224730E. (TOKYO NM 960/33). BR STD. H2079/72 12.6.79 H2079/72 12.6.79 WKS 19.2MTRS [10FMS 3FT] IN 365211N, 1224848E. (PRC NM 13/79). INS IN 365214N, 1124838E. - NM 1520/79. 4.11.80 4.11.80 SHOWN WKS 19.2MTRS IN 365211N, 1224848E. NC 1254.
Last Amended Date Jun 4, 1984

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1881 BY PALMERS CO. WITH TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 172NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHINA MERCHANTS STEAM NAV.CO. PASSAGE NEWCHWANG FOR SHANGHAI WITH PASSENGERS &

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FAQ

Where is the TOONAN wreck located?

The TOONAN wreck is located at coordinates 36 52.183 N,122 48.8 E.

How deep is the TOONAN and where exactly is it located?

The TOONAN lies at a depth of about 19.2 meters and is located at coordinates 36 52.183 N,122 48.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TOONAN?

The seabed around the TOONAN lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the TOONAN sink?

The TOONAN sank on Jul 10, 1933.

When was the wreck of the TOONAN discovered?

The wreck of the TOONAN was discovered in 1933.

What country did the TOONAN belong to?

The TOONAN belonged to CN.

What cargo was the TOONAN carrying?

The TOONAN was carrying personnel,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the TOONAN?

The TOONAN had a tonnage of 1482 tons.

What type of wreck is the TOONAN?

The TOONAN is classified as a steam ship.

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