Chien Chuen No 6 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Chien chuen no 6 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 59.557 N,15 21.867 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 27.992617
  • Longitude: -15.364450
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHIEN CHUEN NO 6
Type trawler
Tonnage 287
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 23, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3212/71 12.2.85 H3212/71 12.2.85 ABANDONED 'AS LIES' S OF LAS PALMAS. (LL, 25.1.85 & 12.2.85). NCA YET. H3212/71 4.3.85 H3212/71 4.3.85 GROUNDED AT MELENARA IN 275900N, 152100W, APPROX. HULL SEVERELY CRACKED. CTL. (LL, 16.2.85). NCA YET. H3212/71 18.3.85 H3212/71 18.3.85 ST CONSPIC SEEN ON 7.2.85, VISIBLE 6M, N OF ROQUE MELENARA, 1.5C FROM PUNTA MELENARA. (MV MERCHANT PRINCIPAL, HN DTD 24.2.85). PLOTS IN 275928N, 152146W [PLN]. INS AS ST CONSPIC. BR STD. 27.7.95 27.7.95 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH CHARTS 508 & 511. AMENDED DEAD. NE 1856.
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1967. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHIEN CHUEN OCEAN ENTERPRISE CO, KAOHSIUNG. GROUNDED AT MELENARA AT 1735HRS. CREW WERE RESCUED BY NAVY TUG FERROL. (LL 259).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 27 59.557 N,15 21.867 W
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FAQ

Where is the CHIEN CHUEN NO 6 wreck located?

The CHIEN CHUEN NO 6 wreck is located at coordinates 27 59.557 N,15 21.867 W.

When did the CHIEN CHUEN NO 6 sink?

The CHIEN CHUEN NO 6 sank on Jan 23, 1985.

When was the wreck of the CHIEN CHUEN NO 6 discovered?

The wreck of the CHIEN CHUEN NO 6 was discovered in 1985.

What was the tonnage of the CHIEN CHUEN NO 6?

The CHIEN CHUEN NO 6 had a tonnage of 287 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHIEN CHUEN NO 6?

The CHIEN CHUEN NO 6 is classified as a trawler.

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