Han Wei Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Han wei Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 46.03 N,97 42.33 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.767167
  • Longitude: 97.705500
Water Depth 300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HAN WEI
Type tanker
Flag BZ
Length 86.9 m
Width 12.7 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1709
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 17, 2002
Original Detection Year 2002
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 11.04.02 REPORTED OVERDUE ON 22.3.02. LAST KNOWN POSN 0745.9N, 9742.5E ON 17.3.02. (LL, 23 & 28.3.02). NCA. 15.05.02 TANKER FOUND ANCHORED IN THE GULF OF THAILAND, CLOSE TO KO SICHANG ISLAND OFF CHON BURI. (LLOYDS VOL.328). VESSEL SAILED. (LLOYDS VOL.329) AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 7, 2008

Circumstances of loss

28.3.02 EX-CONSORT JUSTICE '96, EX-OCEAN PRIDE '91, EX-HOKKO MARU '87. BUILT IN 1076 BY NISHI DOCK CO LTD. NANSEI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BAI YUH FISHERY CO, BELIZE. 6 CLYINDER OIL ENGINE OF 2100BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SINGAPORE FOR YANGON. REPORTED OVERDUE. (LL, 23 & 28.3.02) VESSEL WAS LOCATED IN MAY, ANCHORED IN GULF OF THAILAND. BELEIVED TO HAVE BEEN CAPTURED BY PIRATES, VESSEL WAS REPAINTED. THE CREW WERE FORCED TO ABANDON SHIP AND WERE PICKED BY BY A TRAWLER. (LLOYDS VOL.328 & 329)

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FAQ

Where is the HAN WEI wreck located?

The HAN WEI wreck is located at coordinates 7 46.03 N,97 42.33 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HAN WEI?

The seabed around the HAN WEI lies at approximately 300 meters deep.

When did the HAN WEI sink?

The HAN WEI sank on Mar 17, 2002.

When was the wreck of the HAN WEI discovered?

The wreck of the HAN WEI was discovered in 2002.

What country did the HAN WEI belong to?

The HAN WEI belonged to BZ.

What cargo was the HAN WEI carrying?

The HAN WEI was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the HAN WEI?

The HAN WEI had a tonnage of 1709 tons.

What type of wreck is the HAN WEI?

The HAN WEI is classified as a tanker.

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