Daeyang Family Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Daeyang family Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 50.383 S,18 23.133 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -33.839717
  • Longitude: 18.385550
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAEYANG FAMILY
Type bulk carrier
Flag KP
Length 312 m
Width 47.5 m
Draught 24.1
Orientation 95
Tonnage 96760
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 30, 1986
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 21, 2008

Surveying Details

H3211/71 10.4.86 H3211/71 10.4.86 STRANDED IN 335002S, 182309E. (LL, 2.4.86). LYING FULL LENGTH ON ROCKS 300MTRS FROM WHALE ROCK. HEADING 283DEGS IN 17MTRS AT STBD SIDE. APPARENTLY A TOTAL LOSS (LL, 3.4.85). NCA YET. H3211/71 4.7.86 H3211/71 4.7.86 POSN 335018S, 182306E. (SAN NM 49/86). - NM 2094/86. H3211/71 11.12.86 H3211/71 11.12.86 CONTRACT FOR REMOVAL OF ALL SUPERSTRUCTURE ABOVE MAIN DECK AWARDED. WK DECLARED OUT OF BOUNDS TO THE PUBLIC. (LL, 1.11.86). HH451/350/01 19.12.91 HH451/350/01 19.12.91 WK NO LONGER SHOWS ABOVE WATER. DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (SAN NM 61/91). - NM 48/92. HH450/420/01 24.11.93 HH450/420/01 24.11.93 NOW SUBMERGED DANGEROUS WK, 450MTRS LONG, LYING 275/095DEGS, CENTRED ON 335023S, 182308E. (SAN NM 61 & 67/93). - NM 3945/93.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1972 BY MITSUI SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO., ICHIHARA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PAN OCEAN SHIPPING CO., LTD. ON PASSAGE SEPETIBA FOR POHANG. DIVERTED TO CAPE TOWN FOR REPAIRS. DRAGGED ANCHOR IN A GALE AND STRANDED ON WHALE ROCK, BREAKING IN TWO. ALL 28 CREW SAFELY RESCUED. DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the DAEYANG FAMILY wreck located?

The DAEYANG FAMILY wreck is located at coordinates 33 50.383 S,18 23.133 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DAEYANG FAMILY?

The seabed around the DAEYANG FAMILY lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the DAEYANG FAMILY sink?

The DAEYANG FAMILY sank on Mar 30, 1986.

When was the wreck of the DAEYANG FAMILY discovered?

The wreck of the DAEYANG FAMILY was discovered in 1986.

What country did the DAEYANG FAMILY belong to?

The DAEYANG FAMILY belonged to KP.

What cargo was the DAEYANG FAMILY carrying?

The DAEYANG FAMILY was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the DAEYANG FAMILY?

The DAEYANG FAMILY had a tonnage of 96760 tons.

What type of wreck is the DAEYANG FAMILY?

The DAEYANG FAMILY is classified as a bulk carrier.

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