Xian Feng Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Xian feng Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 21.417 N,126 32.667 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.356950
  • Longitude: 126.544450
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name XIAN FENG
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 108.5 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 8.1
Tonnage 3992
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 24, 1991
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers W CARD LT BUOY Q(9)15S, CLOSE NW.
Surveying Details HH557/350/02 5.2.92 HH557/350/02 5.2.92 WK IN 372130N, 1263230E APPROX, 1.7M W OF P'ALMI DO. (LL, 25.1.92). NCA YET. HH557/350/02 19.2.92 HH557/350/02 19.2.92 DW IN 372120N, 1263240E [TOK]. (ROK NM 51/92). - NM 649/92. HH557/350/02 5.3.92 HH557/350/02 5.3.92 W CARD LT BUOYS, Q(9)15S, ESTABLISHED IN [A] 372125N, 1263234E AND [B] 372128N, 1263235E. (ROK NM 68/92). INS ONE BUOY STS TO SHOW BOTH. - NM 823/92. HH557/350/03 7.5.92 HH557/350/03 7.5.92 POSN NOW GIVEN BY INCHON PORT AUTHORITY AS 372125N, 1263240E. (MV NIKOLAY MALAKHOV, TELEX 30.4.92). NCA. HH557/418/02 3.8.92 HH557/418/02 3.8.92 REMOVAL OPS COMMENCED 10.5.92 WILL BE COMPLETED BY YEAR END. (LL, 11.7.92) NCA YET. HH557/418/03 30.6.93 HH557/418/03 30.6.93 WK RAISED AND TAKEN TO INCHON FOR DEMOLITION. (LL, 19.6.93). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE.
Last Amended Date Jan 22, 2010

Circumstances of loss

EX- SOUN TRES (1989), EX- DAVINCI (1988), EX- RUTH LU (1984). BUILT IN 1978 BY CHINA SHIPBUILDING CORPORATION, KAOHSIUNG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DAIRIN MARINE S.A.PASSAGE CHINA FOR INCHON. SANK AFTER A COLLISION WITH ST VINCENT & GRENADINE MV SU SHENG, WHILE AT ANCHOR AWAITING A DISCHARGE BERTH. ALL CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the XIAN FENG wreck located?

The XIAN FENG wreck is located at coordinates 37 21.417 N,126 32.667 E.

How deep is the seabed around the XIAN FENG?

The seabed around the XIAN FENG lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the XIAN FENG sink?

The XIAN FENG sank on Jan 24, 1991.

When was the wreck of the XIAN FENG discovered?

The wreck of the XIAN FENG was discovered in 1992.

What country did the XIAN FENG belong to?

The XIAN FENG belonged to PA.

What cargo was the XIAN FENG carrying?

The XIAN FENG was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the XIAN FENG?

The XIAN FENG had a tonnage of 3992 tons.

What type of wreck is the XIAN FENG?

The XIAN FENG is classified as a motor vessel.

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