Horngdar Haiyun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Horngdar haiyun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 52 N,120 10 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.866667
  • Longitude: 120.166667
Water Depth 4100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water
Name HORNGDAR HAIYUN
Type carrier
Length 108.5 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3981
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 20, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H1274/80 22.4.81 SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION IN 185000N, 1201000E APPROX. (HYDROPAC 471/81 & NAVAREA XI 388/81). NCA. H1274/80 11.5.81 REPORTED SUNK IN 185200N, 1201000E APPROX. (LL, 28.4.81). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 16, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1979 BY CHINA SHIPBUILDING CORPORATION, KAOHSIUNG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HORNG DAR MARINE ENTERPRISE CO LTD. PASSAGE MIRI FOR KAOHSIUNG. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH THE CHINESE MOTOR BULK CARRIER 'MEI GUI HAI' OFF NE COAST OF LUZON. 5 OF 23 CREW LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the HORNGDAR HAIYUN wreck located?

The HORNGDAR HAIYUN wreck is located at coordinates 18 52 N,120 10 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HORNGDAR HAIYUN?

The seabed around the HORNGDAR HAIYUN lies at approximately 4100 meters deep.

When did the HORNGDAR HAIYUN sink?

The HORNGDAR HAIYUN sank on Apr 20, 1981.

When was the wreck of the HORNGDAR HAIYUN discovered?

The wreck of the HORNGDAR HAIYUN was discovered in 1981.

What cargo was the HORNGDAR HAIYUN carrying?

The HORNGDAR HAIYUN was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the HORNGDAR HAIYUN?

The HORNGDAR HAIYUN had a tonnage of 3981 tons.

What type of wreck is the HORNGDAR HAIYUN?

The HORNGDAR HAIYUN is classified as a carrier.

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