Yuan Dong Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Yuan dong Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 25.7 N,108 6.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.428333
  • Longitude: 108.115000
Water Depth 62 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YUAN DONG
Type carrier
Flag KH
Length 89.5 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1536
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 4, 2002
Original Detection Year 2002
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH548/400/03 12.11.02 HH548/400/03 12.11.02 EPIRB POSN ON 4.11.02 WAS 1925.7N, 10806.9E. LATER SANK. (LL, 6.11.02). INS AS NDW PA. BR STD. 30.3.06 30.3.06 NOT SHOWN ON PRC 165000 [OCT'05 EDN], HOWEVER SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM SHOWS AREA LAST SURVEYED 1974. NCA YET, KNOWN SINKING RETAIN AS CHARTED.
Last Amended Date May 26, 2024

Circumstances of loss

EX-SHUN DA '02, EX-GANG LONG '01, EX-ZHAO HANG '00, EX-LONG RIVER '99. EX-MARGARET '98, EX-ROBUST POINEER '90, EX-KEUM YANG NO 6 '88, EX-SEA PONY '86, EX-HAKOZAKI '73, EX-HOSEI MARU '71, EX-SANSEA MARU '66. BUILT IN 1964 BY KOYO DOCKYARD, MIHARA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FUJIAN CHUAN ZHENG MARINE DEVELOPMENT CORP, PHNOM PENH. SIX CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 1800BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE VIETNAM FOR YANGPUGANG. CARGO 3098 TONS COAL. MAIN ENGINE SUDDENLY BROKE DOWN AND CREW ABANDONED TO BOATS. EIGHT MEN LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the YUAN DONG wreck located?

The YUAN DONG wreck is located at coordinates 19 25.7 N,108 6.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the YUAN DONG?

The seabed around the YUAN DONG lies at approximately 62 meters deep.

When did the YUAN DONG sink?

The YUAN DONG sank on Nov 4, 2002.

When was the wreck of the YUAN DONG discovered?

The wreck of the YUAN DONG was discovered in 2002.

What country did the YUAN DONG belong to?

The YUAN DONG belonged to KH.

What cargo was the YUAN DONG carrying?

The YUAN DONG was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the YUAN DONG?

The YUAN DONG had a tonnage of 1536 tons.

What type of wreck is the YUAN DONG?

The YUAN DONG is classified as a carrier.

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