Chia Wei Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Chia wei Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 57.92 N,126 1.453 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.965333
  • Longitude: 126.024217
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHIA WEI
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 110.7 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 7.2
Tonnage 4832
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo construction materials,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 28, 1991
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1991
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers RED CAN BUOY CLOSE SE.
Surveying Details HH557/350/02 25.7.91 HH557/350/02 25.7.91 SANK IN 365800N, 1260200E, APPROX, IN 60-70MTRS. (L,L 1 & 2.7.91). INS DW PA 'WKS' IN APPROX 365745N, 1260135E [TOK], MARKED BY R CAN BUOY CLOSE SE. (ROK NM 232/91). - NM 2250/91.
Last Amended Date Feb 11, 2009

Circumstances of loss

EX- SOIC I (1986), EX- RIO COLORADO (1985), BUILT IN 1973 BY IMABARI ZOSEN K. K, IMABARI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHIA WEI MARITIME S.A. PASSAGE INCHON FOR TAIWAN. WAS IN COLLISION WITH MV JESKY ACE IN ROUGH SEAS AND DENSE FOG. BOTH VESSELS SANK IMMEDIATELY NEAR TOKCHOK DO, WEST COAST OF KOREA. 5 OF THE 15 CREW WERE REPORTED MISSING. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the CHIA WEI wreck located?

The CHIA WEI wreck is located at coordinates 36 57.92 N,126 1.453 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHIA WEI?

The seabed around the CHIA WEI lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the CHIA WEI sink?

The CHIA WEI sank on Jun 28, 1991.

When was the wreck of the CHIA WEI discovered?

The wreck of the CHIA WEI was discovered in 1991.

What country did the CHIA WEI belong to?

The CHIA WEI belonged to PA.

What cargo was the CHIA WEI carrying?

The CHIA WEI was carrying construction materials,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the CHIA WEI?

The CHIA WEI had a tonnage of 4832 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHIA WEI?

The CHIA WEI is classified as a motor vessel.

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