Hanjin Incheon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hanjin incheon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 0 N,159 19 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.000000
  • Longitude: 159.316667
Water Depth 5500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HANJIN INCHEON
Type container ship
Flag KP
Length 200.6 m
Width 23.8 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 17676
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2009

Surveying Details

H2014/80 2.4.87 SANK IN APPROX POSN 490000N, 1591900E. LIFERAFT AND A BODY RECOVERED ABOUT 155 MILES E OF ONEKOTAN. (LL 17, 18.2.87). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE SEATTLE FOR BUSAN. SANK IN ROUGN SEAS.

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FAQ

Where is the HANJIN INCHEON wreck located?

The HANJIN INCHEON wreck is located at coordinates 49 0 N,159 19 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HANJIN INCHEON?

The seabed around the HANJIN INCHEON lies at approximately 5500 meters deep.

When did the HANJIN INCHEON sink?

The HANJIN INCHEON sank on Feb 13, 1987.

When was the wreck of the HANJIN INCHEON discovered?

The wreck of the HANJIN INCHEON was discovered in 1987.

What country did the HANJIN INCHEON belong to?

The HANJIN INCHEON belonged to KP.

What was the tonnage of the HANJIN INCHEON?

The HANJIN INCHEON had a tonnage of 17676 tons.

What type of wreck is the HANJIN INCHEON?

The HANJIN INCHEON is classified as a container ship.

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