Yuejin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Yuejin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 6.5 N,125 10 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.108333
  • Longitude: 125.166667
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YUEJIN
Type motor vessel
Flag CN
Tonnage 11482
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 1, 1963
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1963
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details [NO DATE] REPORTED SUNK IN 315100N, 1252000E APPROX. (LLOYDS LIST). NCA. H2885/63 22.7.63 H2885/63 22.7.63 REPORTED SUNK IN 320600N, 1251142E. (TOKYO NM 331/63). NCA. 19.4.77 19.4.77 SHOWN AS DW IN 320600N, 1251200E ON CHINESE 0106 [1976 EDN]. NCA. 19.9.84 19.9.84 SHOWN IN 320630N, 1251000E ON JAPANESE 438. NC 3480.
Last Amended Date Jun 4, 1984

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1963 IN CHINA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GOVERMENT OF THE PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA. PASSAGE TSINGTAO FOR MOJI. SANK OFF CHEJU ISLAND AFTER REPORTEDLY STRIKING A ROCK. CHINESE AUTHORITIES ORIGINALLY CLAIMED THAT IT HAD BEEN TORPEDOED, FIRED AT BY AN UNKNOWN SUBMARINE. VESSEL WAS EVENTUALLY LOCATED AFTER A 15 DAY SEARCH AND EXAMINATION UPHELD THE REPORT THAT SHE HAD STRUCK A ROCK. ALL CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the YUEJIN wreck located?

The YUEJIN wreck is located at coordinates 32 6.5 N,125 10 E.

How deep is the seabed around the YUEJIN?

The seabed around the YUEJIN lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the YUEJIN sink?

The YUEJIN sank on May 1, 1963.

When was the wreck of the YUEJIN discovered?

The wreck of the YUEJIN was discovered in 1963.

What country did the YUEJIN belong to?

The YUEJIN belonged to CN.

What cargo was the YUEJIN carrying?

The YUEJIN was carrying general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the YUEJIN?

The YUEJIN had a tonnage of 11482 tons.

What type of wreck is the YUEJIN?

The YUEJIN is classified as a motor vessel.

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