Gichoon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Gichoon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 17.798 N,104 23.593 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.296633
  • Longitude: 104.393217
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect partly submerged at high water
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GICHOON
Type container ship
Flag AG
Tonnage 4867
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 14, 1996
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 15, 2023

Surveying Details

HH522/400/03 25.10.96 GROUNDED S OF HORSBURGH LT HO IN 011700N, 1042400E APPROX. BOW JUST ABOVE WATER. (LL, 16.10.96). PLOTS IN 25MTRS, AWAIT FURTHER. NCA. HH522/400/03 1.11.96 SANK IN 011748N, 1042342E [KEA]. (DG SEACOM, TLX DTD 31.10.96). INS AS ST - NM 3979/96. HH521/008/96 6.12.96 DW PA (MAST) REPD 1996 IN 011751N, 1042342E [WGD]. (PSA NM NM 99T/96). RETAIN AS ST IN PREVIOUS POSN. NCA. HH521/008/97 30.6.97 NOW ST IN 011748N, 1042342 [WGD]. (PSA NM 67T/97). NCA, NM 3979/96 REFERS. HH521/880/99 25.1.99 NOW ST IN 0117.80N, 10423.59E [WGD]. (PSA NM 26T/99). NCA. 27.3.00 WGD POSN: 0117.80N, 10423.59E. NE 3831. 4.12.02 SHOWN AS DW REPD (1996) IN 0117.800N, 10423.65E [UND] ON INDONESIAN 40 [MAR'00 EDN]. CB QUERY TO SINGAPORE ASKING IF THEY HAVE ANY DETAILS AS THEY HAVE ONLY EVER ISSUED TNM'S FOR WK. SEP 2010/000089992 25.6.10 ST AMENDED TO DW IN 0117.82N, 10423.66E [KEA]. (MALAYSIAN NM 4/71/10). STILL SHOWN AS ST ON ENC'S MS4NS2EB & MS3IK2EB & SINGAPORE 503 [3RD EDN, SEP 08]. AMEND TO DW IN 0117.82N, 10423.55E [WGD]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

16.10.96 GROUNDED ON ROCKS. LATER SANK. (LL, 16.10.96)

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FAQ

Where is the GICHOON wreck located?

The GICHOON wreck is located at coordinates 1 17.798 N,104 23.593 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GICHOON?

The seabed around the GICHOON lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the GICHOON sink?

The GICHOON sank on Oct 14, 1996.

When was the wreck of the GICHOON discovered?

The wreck of the GICHOON was discovered in 1996.

What country did the GICHOON belong to?

The GICHOON belonged to AG.

What cargo was the GICHOON carrying?

The GICHOON was carrying containers.

What was the tonnage of the GICHOON?

The GICHOON had a tonnage of 4867 tons.

What type of wreck is the GICHOON?

The GICHOON is classified as a container ship.

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