Lung Yue Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Lung yue Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
36 0.18 N,126 34.88 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.003000
  • Longitude: 126.581333
Water Depth 0 m
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUNG YUE
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 108.1 m
Width 17.6 m
Draught 7.1
Orientation 22
Tonnage 4396
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH557/350/01 18.12.90 HH557/350/01 18.12.90 ST ON NE SHORE NORAE ISLAND IN KUNSAN HARBOUR HEADING SSW WITH PORT SIDE TO SHORE AND A 10.5DEGS PORT LIST. ALL HOLDS AND ENGINE ROOM FLOODED. RUDDER BENT. ALL CARGO WET AND HARDENED. NO LOCAL SALVAGE INTEREST. (LL, 4, 7.12.90). NCA YET, POSN 360000N, 1263500E FOR FILING ONLY. HH557/350/01 23.1.91 HH557/350/01 23.1.91 PORT AUTHORITY REQUIRES VESSEL TO BE REMOVED A.S.A.P. QUOTES FOR THE REMOVAL BEING REQUESTED. (LL, 5 & 21.1.91). HH557/350/01 6.3.91 HH557/350/01 6.3.91 DECLARED CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 6.2.91). HH557/350/01 13.5.91 HH557/350/01 13.5.91 SOLD FOR SCRAP
Last Amended Date Apr 4, 1991

Circumstances of loss

EX- SILVER STAR [1989], EX-EVER LIGHT [1985] & EX- MATSUHO MARU [1979]. BUILT IN 1972 BY K.K. TAIHEI KOGYO, AKITSU. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LUNG YUE MARINE CORPORATION. SUFFERED DAMAGE TO HATCH COVERS WHILE IN OUTER HARBOUR ANCHORAGE, KUNSAN, DURING SEVERE WEATHER. MOVED WITHOUT A PILOT TO TAKE SHELTER WITHIN THE HARBOUR AND GROUNDED. ALL CREW WERE AIRLIFTED TO SAFETY. (MSD)

General Comments

AS IS, WHERE IS

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FAQ

Where is the LUNG YUE wreck located?

The LUNG YUE wreck is located at coordinates 36 0.18 N,126 34.88 E.

When did the LUNG YUE sink?

The LUNG YUE sank on Dec 1, 1990.

When was the wreck of the LUNG YUE discovered?

The wreck of the LUNG YUE was discovered in 1990.

What country did the LUNG YUE belong to?

The LUNG YUE belonged to PA.

What cargo was the LUNG YUE carrying?

The LUNG YUE was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the LUNG YUE?

The LUNG YUE had a tonnage of 4396 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUNG YUE?

The LUNG YUE is classified as a motor vessel.