Hyundai New World Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hyundai new world Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 31.727 S,44 24.743 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -2.528783
  • Longitude: -44.412383
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HYUNDAI NEW WORLD
Type bulk carrier
Flag KP
Length 309.1 m
Width 50 m
Draught 24
Tonnage 101487
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 31, 1987
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers MARKED BY FL(2)10S LT
Last Amended Date Jun 19, 2009

Surveying Details

H4855/72 3.7.87 H4855/72 3.7.87 GROUNDED IN APPROX POSN. 023400S, 442300W. INITIALLY FIVE HOLDS REPORTED AS PARTIALLY FLOODED BUT LATER ENTIRE CARGO SECTION WAS SAID TO BE SUBMERGED AND ONLY SUPERSTRUCTURE EXPOSED. SALVAGE OF CARGO IN HAND. CTL. (LL 2,3.4.87; 27.5.87; 11.6.87). NCA H4855/72 11.8.87 H4855/72 11.8.87 REPORTED TO HAVE BROKEN HER BACK AND ALL COMPARTMENTS FLOODED. CARGO IS TO BE REMOVED AND WK CUT DOWN TO A LEVEL OF 9MTRS BELOW LW. (LL 18.7.87). H4083/87 4.2.88 H4083/87 4.2.88 IN 023143S, 442444W. MARKED BY LIGHT, FL(2) 10S 9M. (BRASIL NM 317(P)/87). INS AS ST WITH LIGHT. - NM 585/88. H4855/72 2.3.88 H4855/72 2.3.88 GROUNDED IN 023142S, 442424W. 28,000 TONNES COAL AND 94,860 TONNES IRON ORE HAVE BEEN REMOVED. ALSO MUCH OF THE SHIP'S EQUIPMENT. ENGINE ROOM IS INTACT AND HULL IS 'BENT' UP TO NOS 4 & 5 HOLDS. REMAINDER MAY BE SOLD LOCALLY FOR SCRAP. (LL 21.1.88). H4855/72 8.9.88 H4855/72 8.9.88 DETAILS IN BRASIL NM 317(P)/87 CONFIRMED. (BRASIL NM 225/88). NFA. 11.4.90 11.4.90 SHOWN IN 023143S, 442444W [COA], WITH LT, FL(2) 10S ON WK ON NC 535. 30.8.90 30.8.90 WK STRUCK BY BAHAMIAN M OIL/CHEM/MOLASSES TANKER ORAD WHEN ENTERING PORT ON 27.8.90. (LL 29.8.90).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1986 BY HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO LTD, ULSAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HYUNDAI MERCHANT MARINE CO LTD. RAN AGROUND FULLY LOADED WHEN WAITING AT THE OUTER ANCHORAGE FOR SPARE MAIN ENGINE CYLINDER LINER TO ARRIVE. ALL ATTEMPTS TO REFLOAT FAILED, GRADUALLY SETTLED INTO THE RIVERBED, THE ENTIRE CARGO SECTION BEING SUBMERGED. CARGO WAS 101,803 TONS AMERICAN COAL & 94,860 TONS BRAZILIAN IRON ORE. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 2 31.727 S,44 24.743 W
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FAQ

Where is the HYUNDAI NEW WORLD wreck located?

The HYUNDAI NEW WORLD wreck is located at coordinates 2 31.727 S,44 24.743 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HYUNDAI NEW WORLD?

The seabed around the HYUNDAI NEW WORLD lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the HYUNDAI NEW WORLD sink?

The HYUNDAI NEW WORLD sank on Mar 31, 1987.

When was the wreck of the HYUNDAI NEW WORLD discovered?

The wreck of the HYUNDAI NEW WORLD was discovered in 1987.

What country did the HYUNDAI NEW WORLD belong to?

The HYUNDAI NEW WORLD belonged to KP.

What cargo was the HYUNDAI NEW WORLD carrying?

The HYUNDAI NEW WORLD was carrying coal,ore.

What was the tonnage of the HYUNDAI NEW WORLD?

The HYUNDAI NEW WORLD had a tonnage of 101487 tons.

What type of wreck is the HYUNDAI NEW WORLD?

The HYUNDAI NEW WORLD is classified as a bulk carrier.

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