Daji Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Daji Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
24 2.036 N,119 57.828 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 24.033933
- Longitude: 119.963800
|
| Wreck Depth |
18.5 m
|
| Water Depth |
36 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Indian Spring Low Water |
| Name |
Daji |
|
Type
|
bulk carrier
|
| Flag |
PA |
| Sonar Length |
170 |
| Sonar Width |
25 |
| Shadow Height |
15 |
| Tonnage |
15422 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
sand
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 14, 2008
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
2008 |
| Last Detection Year |
2024 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 25, 2025 |
Surveying Details
12.2.08 SANK IN 2402.4N, 11958.1E [WGD]. (LLOYDS CASUALTY WEEK, 25.1.08). INS AS DW PA. - NM ACTION. HH549/400/09 25.2.08 SANK IN 2402.11N, 11957.50E [WGD]. (TAIWAN NM 03/08). ABOVE NM ACTION CANCELLED. INS AS DW PA IN 2402.11N, 11957.50E [UND]. - NM 1349/08. HH549/400/09 9.4.08 TOP OF MAST IS JUST BELOW 4MTRS FROM SEA SURFACE. ALL VESSELS REQUESTED TO KEEP 3M CLEAR. (TAIWAN NM 13/08). INS AS DANGER AREA, RADIUS 3M, CENTRED ON WK. (RT 5B). - NM 2082/08. HH549/400/09 14.4.08 NOW IN 2402.058N, 11957.878E [WGD]. ALL VESSELS REQUESTED TO KEEP 1M CLEAR. (TAIWAN NM 22/08). AMEND POSN OF WK AND RADIUS OF DANGER AREA. (RT5B). - NM 2456/08. HH549/408/04 6.5.08 REMOVAL WORK BEING UNDERTAKEN BETWEEN 7.4 - 30.6.08, (TAIWAN NM 41/08). NCA. SEP 2009/000035611 12.5.09 REMOVAL WORK BEING UNDERTAKEN BETWEEN 6.4 - 31.8.09. (TAIWAN NM 38/09). NCA. SEP 2009/000155019 2.11.09 'REMOVAL WORK FROM WK COMPLETE, LIGHTS HAVE BEEN REMOVED & DUE TO DEPTH OVER 20MTRS WK REMAINS UNDERWATER, NAVIGATE WITH CAUTION' (SIC). (TAIWAN NM 168/09). RETAIN AS DW WITH DANGER AREA. NCA. SEP 2011/000200908 2.11.11 SHOWN AS NDW WITHOUT DANGER AREA ON TAIWANESE 0313 [EDN DTD 30.4.10, CORR TO 4.9.10, 1:1:1,500,000]. AMEND NDW (RT DECISION), DELETE DANGER AREA. NE 2409 & NM 5421/11 (FOR 2412, 3489 & 4509).
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1977. PASSAGE HONG KONG FOR TAICHUNG. CAPSIZED IN HEAVY WEATHER. DRIFTING AND LATER SANK. 13 OF CREW OF 25 RESCUED.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
24 2.036 N,119 57.828 E
Daji on Wreck Map
Daji Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the Daji wreck located?
The Daji wreck is located at coordinates 24 2.036 N,119 57.828 E.
How deep is the Daji and where exactly is it located?
The Daji lies at a depth of about 18.5 meters and is located at coordinates 24 2.036 N,119 57.828 E.
How deep is the seabed around the Daji?
The seabed around the Daji lies at approximately 36 meters deep.
When did the Daji sink?
The Daji sank on Jan 14, 2008.
When was the wreck of the Daji discovered?
The wreck of the Daji was discovered in 2008.
What country did the Daji belong to?
The Daji belonged to PA.
What cargo was the Daji carrying?
The Daji was carrying sand.
What was the tonnage of the Daji?
The Daji had a tonnage of 15422 tons.
What type of wreck is the Daji?
The Daji is classified as a bulk carrier.