Young Kwang No 5 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Young kwang no 5 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 41.083 N,156 40.083 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.684717
  • Longitude: -156.668050
Water Depth 3600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YOUNG KWANG NO 5
Type fishing vessel
Flag KP
Length 43.3 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 243
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 22, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3937/74 20.12.82 SANK IN 014105N, 1564005W. (LL). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date May 9, 2008

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND NEAR CHRISTMAS IS. ON REFLOATING WAS FOUND TO BE HOLED AND LATER SANK. ALL CREW SAVED. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 1 41.083 N,156 40.083 W
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FAQ

Where is the YOUNG KWANG NO 5 wreck located?

The YOUNG KWANG NO 5 wreck is located at coordinates 1 41.083 N,156 40.083 W.

How deep is the seabed around the YOUNG KWANG NO 5?

The seabed around the YOUNG KWANG NO 5 lies at approximately 3600 meters deep.

When did the YOUNG KWANG NO 5 sink?

The YOUNG KWANG NO 5 sank on Nov 22, 1982.

When was the wreck of the YOUNG KWANG NO 5 discovered?

The wreck of the YOUNG KWANG NO 5 was discovered in 1982.

What country did the YOUNG KWANG NO 5 belong to?

The YOUNG KWANG NO 5 belonged to KP.

What was the tonnage of the YOUNG KWANG NO 5?

The YOUNG KWANG NO 5 had a tonnage of 243 tons.

What type of wreck is the YOUNG KWANG NO 5?

The YOUNG KWANG NO 5 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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