Lian Gang (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lian gang (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 39.726 N,115 11.315 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.662100
  • Longitude: 115.188583
Water Depth 97 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LIAN GANG (PROBABLY)
Type carrier
Flag SG
Length 162.5 m
Width 22.9 m
Draught 13.5
Sonar Length 160
Tonnage 12522
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 27, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 26, 2024

Surveying Details

HH553/730/01 28.6.93 SURVIVORS RECOVERED FROM POSN 214200N, 1151118E WITHIN HOURS OF VESSEL SINKING. (LLOYDS VOL.293). CHART AS NDW PA. BR STD. 10.9.93 AMENDED TO NDW REP. (CHINESE NM 14/90/93). NE 1962. HH548/448/05 6.6.00 LARGE VESSEL LOCATED IN 2139.745N, 11511.257E [WGD]. LENGTH ABOUT 160MTRS. WATER DEPTH 97MTRS. (EGS (ASIA) LTD, FAX DTD 29.5.00, VIA MARINE DEPT HONG HONG). AMEND TO NDW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH5532/730/02 4.8.00 NDW IN 2139.745N, 11511.257E [UND]. (CHINESE NM 14/179/00). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-SIN DA '92, EX-KEMBLA '91, EX-NEDLLOYD KEMBLA '91. BUILT IN 1971 BY MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SIN FA SHIPPING LTD. PASSAGE FROM QINHUANGDAO. SANK IN S CHINA SEA AFTER CARGO SHIFTED IN HEAVY SEAS IN TYPHOON 'KORYN'. OF THE 28 CREW, 24 RESCUED BY HONG KONG BASED HELICOPTERS, FOUR DIED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the LIAN GANG (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LIAN GANG (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 21 39.726 N,115 11.315 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LIAN GANG (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the LIAN GANG (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 97 meters deep.

When did the LIAN GANG (PROBABLY) sink?

The LIAN GANG (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 27, 1993.

When was the wreck of the LIAN GANG (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LIAN GANG (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1993.

What country did the LIAN GANG (PROBABLY) belong to?

The LIAN GANG (PROBABLY) belonged to SG.

What cargo was the LIAN GANG (PROBABLY) carrying?

The LIAN GANG (PROBABLY) was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the LIAN GANG (PROBABLY)?

The LIAN GANG (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 12522 tons.

What type of wreck is the LIAN GANG (PROBABLY)?

The LIAN GANG (PROBABLY) is classified as a carrier.

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