Choong Yong Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Choong yong Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 9.55 N,121 46.05 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.159167
  • Longitude: 121.767500
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHOONG YONG
Type bulk carrier
Flag KP
Length 176.8 m
Width 22.9 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 16262
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers FL R ON MAST
Last Amended Date Nov 13, 1987

Surveying Details

H3301/75 16.1.85 H3301/75 16.1.85 VESSEL STRANDED IN 250948N, 1214503E. (TAIWAN NM 45/84). INS ST. BR STD. H3301/75 9.1.86 H3301/75 9.1.86 NOW SUNK IN 250934N, 1214603E WITH STERN SHOWING ABOVE WATER. MARKED BY 2 BUOYS, WITH R FLAG & FL R LT, LAID AT BOW AN STERN. (TAIWAN NM 43/85). AMEND POSN. NE 2618. H3301/75 30.4.86 H3301/75 30.4.86 BUOYS MISSING. REPLACED BY RED FL LT & RED FLAG MOUNTED ON FOREMAST OF VESSEL. (TAIWAN NM 13/86). INS LT R LT ON MAST. BR STD. H3301/75 28.10.87 H3301/75 28.10.87 SALVAGE OPERATIONS, COMMENCED 18.9.87, TO CONCLUDE 31.10.87. (TAIWAN NM 59/87). NCA YET. H3301/75 13.11.87 H3301/75 13.11.87 WK AND BUOYS REMOVED. (TAIWAN NM 65/87). DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

23.11.85 PASSAGE TACOMA FOR TAICHUNG. WENT AGROUND NEAR EAST BREAKWATER WHEN CALLING AT KEELUNG TO PICK UP TAICHUNG PILOT. REFLOATED BUT SANK 23.11.85 WHEN BEING TOWED TO PA-CHIH-MEN HARBOUR. (LL & TAIWAN NM).

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FAQ

Where is the CHOONG YONG wreck located?

The CHOONG YONG wreck is located at coordinates 25 9.55 N,121 46.05 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHOONG YONG?

The seabed around the CHOONG YONG lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the CHOONG YONG sink?

The CHOONG YONG sank on Nov 23, 1985.

When was the wreck of the CHOONG YONG discovered?

The wreck of the CHOONG YONG was discovered in 1985.

What country did the CHOONG YONG belong to?

The CHOONG YONG belonged to KP.

What cargo was the CHOONG YONG carrying?

The CHOONG YONG was carrying foodstuffs: solid,grain.

What was the tonnage of the CHOONG YONG?

The CHOONG YONG had a tonnage of 16262 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHOONG YONG?

The CHOONG YONG is classified as a bulk carrier.

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