Wongunhae-Ho Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wongunhae-ho Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
33 23 N,125 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.383333
  • Longitude: 125.000000
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WONGUNHAE-HO
Type fishing vessel
Flag KP
Tonnage 98
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 18, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2992/71 8.5.85 H2992/71 8.5.85 SANK ABOUT 40M S OF SOHUKSAN ISLAND. (LL, 20.4.85). NCA, POSN 332300N, 1250000E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 18, 2009

Circumstances of loss

19.4.85 SANK FOLLOWING A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH CHINESE MV PAN JIN HAI DURING THICK FOG AND DARKNESS, 40M S OF SOHUKSAN. ALL 12 KOREAN CREW WERE REPORTED MISSING. (LL, 19.4.85)

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FAQ

Where is the WONGUNHAE-HO wreck located?

The WONGUNHAE-HO wreck is located at coordinates 33 23 N,125 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WONGUNHAE-HO?

The seabed around the WONGUNHAE-HO lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the WONGUNHAE-HO sink?

The WONGUNHAE-HO sank on Apr 18, 1985.

When was the wreck of the WONGUNHAE-HO discovered?

The wreck of the WONGUNHAE-HO was discovered in 1985.

What country did the WONGUNHAE-HO belong to?

The WONGUNHAE-HO belonged to KP.

What was the tonnage of the WONGUNHAE-HO?

The WONGUNHAE-HO had a tonnage of 98 tons.

What type of wreck is the WONGUNHAE-HO?

The WONGUNHAE-HO is classified as a fishing vessel.