Hai-Chang Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hai-chang Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 37.897 N,119 50.487 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.631617
  • Longitude: 119.841450
Water Depth 120 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Indian Spring Low Water
Name HAI-CHANG
Tonnage 7223
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 14, 1962
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1962
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 18, 2024

Surveying Details

H4512/62 17.11.62 FLOTSAM AND OIL SIGHTED IN VICINITY 233730N, 1195030E. (LLOYDS). BR STD. 6.12.74 NDW PD SHOWN IN 233752N, 1195019E ON US 94067. NCA. 18.4.77 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 233752N, 1195003E ON TAIWAN 0307 [1976 EDN]. NC 2409. 2.7.84 NOT SHOWN ON JAPANESE 525 [REC'D OCT'83]. NCA. HH548/350/01 17.1.90 NDW PA IN 233755N, 1195040E. (PRC NM 162/89). NCA DATUM DIFFERENCE. 31.8.05 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 2337.90N, 11950.47E [WGD] ON TAIWAN 0336 [NOV'02 EDN]. AMEND TO NDW PA IN 2338.01N, 11949.97E [UND]. NE 2409.

Circumstances of loss

OVERDUE ON VOYAGE KAOHSIUNG TO KEELUNG. CARGO - 8,500 ET LONG TONS OF COPPER, SILVER AND GOLD CONCENTRATES. (LLOYDS)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 23 37.897 N,119 50.487 E
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FAQ

Where is the HAI-CHANG wreck located?

The HAI-CHANG wreck is located at coordinates 23 37.897 N,119 50.487 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HAI-CHANG?

The seabed around the HAI-CHANG lies at approximately 120 meters deep.

When did the HAI-CHANG sink?

The HAI-CHANG sank on Oct 14, 1962.

When was the wreck of the HAI-CHANG discovered?

The wreck of the HAI-CHANG was discovered in 1962.

What cargo was the HAI-CHANG carrying?

The HAI-CHANG was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the HAI-CHANG?

The HAI-CHANG had a tonnage of 7223 tons.

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