Hope Pusan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hope pusan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 15.667 N,129 42.833 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.261117
  • Longitude: 129.713883
Water Depth 140 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOPE PUSAN
Type motor vessel
Flag KP
Length 92.5 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.7
Tonnage 2273
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo plastic
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 23, 1989
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH557/350/01 25.10.89 HH557/350/01 25.10.89 NDW IN 351540N, 1294250E. (KOREAN NM 372/89). BR STD. HH557/350/01 23.11.89 HH557/350/01 23.11.89 SANK IN 351525N, 1294230E APPROX IN 150MTRS. (LL, 28.9.89) NFA.
Last Amended Date Oct 25, 1989

Circumstances of loss

EX- HI MAN (1986), EX- UNION HOPE (1982), EX- NICHIWA MARU (1972). BUILT IN 1962 BY SHIKOKU DOCKYARD CO LTD, TAKAMATSU. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PUSAN SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE ULSAN FOR OSAKA. A FIRE BROKE OUT IN THE ENGINE ROOM AND CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. SHE WAS TAKEN IN TOW TO BUSAN WHERE VARIOUS UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. PORT AUTHORITY ORDERED THAT SHE WAS TO BE TOWED OUT TO OPEN SEA, WHERE SHE EVENTUALLY SANK. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the HOPE PUSAN wreck located?

The HOPE PUSAN wreck is located at coordinates 35 15.667 N,129 42.833 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HOPE PUSAN?

The seabed around the HOPE PUSAN lies at approximately 140 meters deep.

When did the HOPE PUSAN sink?

The HOPE PUSAN sank on Sep 23, 1989.

When was the wreck of the HOPE PUSAN discovered?

The wreck of the HOPE PUSAN was discovered in 1989.

What country did the HOPE PUSAN belong to?

The HOPE PUSAN belonged to KP.

What cargo was the HOPE PUSAN carrying?

The HOPE PUSAN was carrying plastic.

What was the tonnage of the HOPE PUSAN?

The HOPE PUSAN had a tonnage of 2273 tons.

What type of wreck is the HOPE PUSAN?

The HOPE PUSAN is classified as a motor vessel.

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