Yu Sheng No.1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Yu sheng no.1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 56 S,57 57 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -41.933333
  • Longitude: -57.950000
Water Depth 160 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YU SHENG NO.1
Type fishing vessel
Tonnage 707
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 5, 1989
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH112/350/01 6.6.89 HH112/350/01 6.6.89 SANK IN 420800S, 581000W, SOME 205M OFF SAN ANTONIO ESTE AFTER COLLISION. (LL, 10,11, & 18.5.89). INS NDW. BR STD. HH112/350/01 20.6.90 HH112/350/01 20.6.90 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 415600S, 575700W. (ARGENTINE NM 104/89). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 4, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1988 OWNED BY YU SHENG FISHERY CO LT, KAOHSIUNG. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SOUTH KOREAN FV DONG WON NO.316. [SEE 51559]. ALL 55 CREW FROM BOTH VESSELS WERE SAFELY RESCUED. (LLOYDS VOL.276).

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FAQ

Where is the YU SHENG NO.1 wreck located?

The YU SHENG NO.1 wreck is located at coordinates 41 56 S,57 57 W.

How deep is the seabed around the YU SHENG NO.1?

The seabed around the YU SHENG NO.1 lies at approximately 160 meters deep.

When did the YU SHENG NO.1 sink?

The YU SHENG NO.1 sank on May 5, 1989.

When was the wreck of the YU SHENG NO.1 discovered?

The wreck of the YU SHENG NO.1 was discovered in 1989.

What was the tonnage of the YU SHENG NO.1?

The YU SHENG NO.1 had a tonnage of 707 tons.

What type of wreck is the YU SHENG NO.1?

The YU SHENG NO.1 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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