Hwayoung-Ho 55 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hwayoung-ho 55 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
34 13 N,126 13 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.216667
  • Longitude: 126.216667
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HWAYOUNG-HO 55
Type fishing vessel
Flag KP
Tonnage 99
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 13, 1990
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH557/350/01 5.2.90 HH557/350/01 5.2.90 SANK NEAR CHEJU ISLAND. (LL, 15.1.90). NCA, POSN 341300N, 1261300E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 18, 2009

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH A 1976TON CARGO VESSEL NEAR CHEJU ISLAND. 12 CREW WERE REPORTED MISSING. (LLOYDS VOL.279)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 34 13 N,126 13 E
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FAQ

Where is the HWAYOUNG-HO 55 wreck located?

The HWAYOUNG-HO 55 wreck is located at coordinates 34 13 N,126 13 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HWAYOUNG-HO 55?

The seabed around the HWAYOUNG-HO 55 lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the HWAYOUNG-HO 55 sink?

The HWAYOUNG-HO 55 sank on Jan 13, 1990.

When was the wreck of the HWAYOUNG-HO 55 discovered?

The wreck of the HWAYOUNG-HO 55 was discovered in 1990.

What country did the HWAYOUNG-HO 55 belong to?

The HWAYOUNG-HO 55 belonged to KP.

What was the tonnage of the HWAYOUNG-HO 55?

The HWAYOUNG-HO 55 had a tonnage of 99 tons.

What type of wreck is the HWAYOUNG-HO 55?

The HWAYOUNG-HO 55 is classified as a fishing vessel.