Bien Dong No 8 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bien dong no 8 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 29.18 N,108 47.477 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.486333
  • Longitude: 108.791283
Water Depth 95 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BIEN DONG NO 8
Type carrier
Flag VN
Length 64.3 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 518
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 21, 1996
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1996
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH546/408/02 7.10.96 SANK IN 162906N, 1084742E APPROX. (LL, 23.9.96). CHART AS NDWPA. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 1629.180N, 10847.477. NE 3884.
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-GANH HAO '96, EX-GENRYU MARU '96. BUILT IN 1971 BY HONDA ZOSEN, SAIKI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINH HAI SHIPPING. SANK, CAUSE UNKNOWN. SIX MEN LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the BIEN DONG NO 8 wreck located?

The BIEN DONG NO 8 wreck is located at coordinates 16 29.18 N,108 47.477 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BIEN DONG NO 8?

The seabed around the BIEN DONG NO 8 lies at approximately 95 meters deep.

When did the BIEN DONG NO 8 sink?

The BIEN DONG NO 8 sank on Sep 21, 1996.

When was the wreck of the BIEN DONG NO 8 discovered?

The wreck of the BIEN DONG NO 8 was discovered in 1996.

What country did the BIEN DONG NO 8 belong to?

The BIEN DONG NO 8 belonged to VN.

What was the tonnage of the BIEN DONG NO 8?

The BIEN DONG NO 8 had a tonnage of 518 tons.

What type of wreck is the BIEN DONG NO 8?

The BIEN DONG NO 8 is classified as a carrier.

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