Hualien Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hualien Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 38 N,122 4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.633333
  • Longitude: 122.066667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HUALIEN
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 88.8 m
Width 14.1 m
Draught 6.6
Tonnage 2474
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds,grain,foodstuffs: solid,timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 14, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1971
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 16.11.71 16.11.71 ON PENG CHIA HSU. (LL 206). 17.11.71 17.11.71 33 NAUTICAL MILES N OF KEELUG. (LL 206). 19.11.71 19.11.71 SALVAGE OPERATIONS DISCONTINUED. (LL 206).24.11.71 AT BASE OF INACCESSIBLY HIGH CLIFF ON ROCKY SHORE. (LL 206). POSN 253800N, 1220400E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 8, 2007

Circumstances of loss

RX-ALDEBA '89, EX-PALM '82. BUILT IN 1947 BY EVANS, DEAKIN & CO LTD, BRISBANE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CRONULLA CIA NAV SA. PASSAGE NAHA, OKINAWA FOR KAOSHING. GROUNDED ON PENG CHIA HAU DUE TO EFFECTS OF TYPHOON 'IRMA'. CREW OF 31 ALL REACHED SHORE SAFELY. SERIOUSLY DAMAGED AND DECLARED CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the HUALIEN wreck located?

The HUALIEN wreck is located at coordinates 25 38 N,122 4 E.

When did the HUALIEN sink?

The HUALIEN sank on Nov 14, 1971.

When was the wreck of the HUALIEN discovered?

The wreck of the HUALIEN was discovered in 1971.

What country did the HUALIEN belong to?

The HUALIEN belonged to PA.

What cargo was the HUALIEN carrying?

The HUALIEN was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds,grain,foodstuffs: solid,timber.

What was the tonnage of the HUALIEN?

The HUALIEN had a tonnage of 2474 tons.

What type of wreck is the HUALIEN?

The HUALIEN is classified as a carrier.

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