Chiu Yam 26 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Chiu yam 26 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 15.698 N,114 20.543 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.261633
  • Longitude: 114.342383
Wreck Depth 29 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHIU YAM 26
Type fishing vessel
Flag CN
Length 38.1 m
Width 7 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 22, 1997
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2019

Surveying Details

7.8.97 SANK W OF NINEPINS. (LL, 23.1.97) HH550/414/02 7.8.97 LOCATED IN 221541.9N, 1142032.6E [WGD]. MINIMUM DEPTH OF THE WK WAS 26.6MTRS BELOW CD. (HONG KONG HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE, FAX DTD 5.8.97) INS AS WK 26.5MTRS. BR STD. HH550/414/02 20.8.97 EXTENSIVE MARINE ACTIVITIES WERE CONDUCTED BEFORE 1994 IN THIS AREA. DEPTHS ARE VERY DIFFERENT FROM THOSE SHOWN ON BA 1916. (HONG KONG MARINE DEPARTMENT, FAX DTD 15.8.97) GEN DEPTH AMENDED TO 30MTRS. NCA. 19.3.01 SHOWN AS WK 28MTRS ON HONG KONG 2502 [DEC '00 EDN]. BR STD. 12.1.06 SHOWN IN 2215.698N, 11420.543E [WGD] ON HONG KONG 2501 [2ND EDN, NOV 05, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 4126. 14.10.08 SHOWN AS WK 29MTRS ON HONG KONG 2502 [AUG '08 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 4127.

Circumstances of loss

SANK W OF NINEPINS. CREW OF 6 RESCUED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the CHIU YAM 26 wreck located?

The CHIU YAM 26 wreck is located at coordinates 22 15.698 N,114 20.543 E.

How deep is the CHIU YAM 26 and where exactly is it located?

The CHIU YAM 26 lies at a depth of about 29 meters and is located at coordinates 22 15.698 N,114 20.543 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHIU YAM 26?

The seabed around the CHIU YAM 26 lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the CHIU YAM 26 sink?

The CHIU YAM 26 sank on Jan 22, 1997.

When was the wreck of the CHIU YAM 26 discovered?

The wreck of the CHIU YAM 26 was discovered in 1997.

What country did the CHIU YAM 26 belong to?

The CHIU YAM 26 belonged to CN.

What type of wreck is the CHIU YAM 26?

The CHIU YAM 26 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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