Dinok Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Dinok Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 16.733 N,120 30.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.278883
  • Longitude: 120.510000
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DINOK
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 106.7 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 3990
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,scrap metal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 22, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3470/87 20.12.88 H3470/87 20.12.88 SANK WHILE ALONGSIDE NO 29 WHARF, T'AI-CHUNG. ONLY VESSEL'S BRIDGE NOW VISIBLE. ONLY ABOUT 200TONS OF CARGO HAD BEEN DISCHARGED. (LL, 26.11.88). NCA YET. HH549/350/01 24.8.89 HH549/350/01 24.8.89 WK REMOVAL OPS COMPLETED JULY '89. (LL, 12.8.89). AMENDED TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date Apr 28, 2005

Circumstances of loss

26.11.88 EX- DIE LORELEI [1982]BUILT 1972 BY NARASAKI ZOSEN K.K., MURORAN. SANK WHILE ALONGSIDE WHARFT AT T' AI-CHUNG, TAIWAN AS A RESULT OF RANGING DAMAGE DURING HEAVY WEATHER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GEORGEOUS MARITIME CORPORATION. SOLD TO LOCAL SHIPBREAKER FOR SCRAPPING. (LL, 26.11.88 & MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the DINOK wreck located?

The DINOK wreck is located at coordinates 24 16.733 N,120 30.6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DINOK?

The seabed around the DINOK lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the DINOK sink?

The DINOK sank on Nov 22, 1988.

When was the wreck of the DINOK discovered?

The wreck of the DINOK was discovered in 1988.

What country did the DINOK belong to?

The DINOK belonged to PA.

What cargo was the DINOK carrying?

The DINOK was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,scrap metal.

What was the tonnage of the DINOK?

The DINOK had a tonnage of 3990 tons.

What type of wreck is the DINOK?

The DINOK is classified as a motor vessel.

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