Handsome Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Handsome Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 9.903 N,126 20.463 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.165050
  • Longitude: 126.341050
Wreck Depth 13 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HANDSOME
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 99.5 m
Width 16 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 2994
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 10, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 1984

Surveying Details

15.3.76 15.3.76 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 370948N, 1262030E. (LL, 12.3.76). NCA YET. H2993/71 7.5.76 H2993/71 7.5.76 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 40FT, IN 370940N, 1262042E, WK LYING ON ITS PORT SIDE. (MESSRS. INCE & CO TELEX DTD 27.4.76). INS WK 6FMS 4FT. - NM 989/76. H2993/71 4.8.76 H2993/71 4.8.76 NOW IN 370944N, 1262035E, OR 342DEGS, 1800M FROM PIDO LT, MARKED BY G DRUM BUOY. (ROK NM 246/76). - NM 1578/76. H2993/71 26.11.76 H2993/71 26.11.76 SALVAGE OPS REPORTED IN PROGRESS. G BUOY REPORTED MISSING. (KOREAN NM 532(T)/76). NCA YET. H2993/71 21.10.77 H2993/71 21.10.77 DELETED WK BUOY. (ROK NM 586/77) - NM 2478/77. H2993/71 11.1.77 H2993/71 11.1.77 G CONL BUOY ESTABLISHED IN 370944N, 1262033E. (KOREAN NM 666(T)/76). NCA. 22.2.77 22.2.77 SHOWN AS DW IN 370944N, 1262033E ON KOREAN 323. NC 1270. H2993/71 21.10.77 H2993/71 21.10.77 BUOY REMOVED. (ROK NM 586/77). NCA. H2993/71 7.9.84 H2993/71 7.9.84 NOW WK 13MTRS IN 370944N, 1262035E [TOK]. (ROK NM 434/84). - NM 2620/84.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1969 BY KURUSHIMA DOCK CO LTD, IMABARI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HASUMSOON SHIPPING CO. S.A. PASSAGE INCHON FOR BORNEO. SANK 25M OFF INCHON AFTER COLLIDING IN DENSE FOG WITH MOTOR VESSEL YOUNG DUCK AFTER UNLOADING TIMBER. ALL CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the HANDSOME wreck located?

The HANDSOME wreck is located at coordinates 37 9.903 N,126 20.463 E.

How deep is the HANDSOME and where exactly is it located?

The HANDSOME lies at a depth of about 13 meters and is located at coordinates 37 9.903 N,126 20.463 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HANDSOME?

The seabed around the HANDSOME lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the HANDSOME sink?

The HANDSOME sank on Mar 10, 1976.

When was the wreck of the HANDSOME discovered?

The wreck of the HANDSOME was discovered in 1976.

What country did the HANDSOME belong to?

The HANDSOME belonged to PA.

What cargo was the HANDSOME carrying?

The HANDSOME was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HANDSOME?

The HANDSOME had a tonnage of 2994 tons.

What type of wreck is the HANDSOME?

The HANDSOME is classified as a motor vessel.

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