Chieh Lung (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Chieh lung (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 59.033 N,42 54.248 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.983883
  • Longitude: 42.904133
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHIEH LUNG (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 139 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 6629
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 16, 1979
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 7, 2003

Surveying Details

H3802/70 22.3.79 H3802/70 22.3.79 ST REPD IN 145954N, 425312E. (J/2003/6/79 DTD 19.3.79). NCA YET. 13.10.79 13.10.79 ST IN 145800N 425500E, 16KM FROM HUDAYDAH, SALVAGE EFFORTS ABANDONED. (LL, 13.10.79). 20.2.81 20.2.81 VESSEL STILL AGROUND IN SAME POSN 10M OFF HUDAYDAH. (LL, 7.1.81). H4067/81 2.4.82 H4067/81 2.4.82 WK NOT LOCATED AFTER SEARCH IN 145954N, 425312E. (HMS HERALD HI 64/81 APP. D DTD 31.10.81). 22.4.85 22.4.85 SHOWN AS ST IN 145902N, 425415.5E ON USSR 45052 [CORR. TO 31.3.84]. NC 542. 7.6.03 7.6.03 WGD POSN: 1459.033N, 4254.248E. BA 542 [AUG'92 EDN].

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1953 BY HAKODATE DOCK CO.LTD, DRAGGED HER ANCHOR AFTER ARRIVING FROM PORT SUDAN & LIES BEACHED 10M FROM HUDAYDAH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOST BY DAIEI MARITIME CO LTD INC, SHE WAS ABANDONED AS A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CHIEH LUNG (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CHIEH LUNG (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 14 59.033 N,42 54.248 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHIEH LUNG (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CHIEH LUNG (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the CHIEH LUNG (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CHIEH LUNG (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 16, 1979.

When was the wreck of the CHIEH LUNG (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CHIEH LUNG (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1979.

What country did the CHIEH LUNG (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CHIEH LUNG (POSSIBLY) belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the CHIEH LUNG (POSSIBLY)?

The CHIEH LUNG (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 6629 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHIEH LUNG (POSSIBLY)?

The CHIEH LUNG (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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