Nan An Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Nan an Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 23.277 N,114 23.407 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.387950
  • Longitude: 114.390117
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NAN AN
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 129.8 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 7.6
Orientation 130
Tonnage 5460
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 4, 1965
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2666/65 27.9.77 ORIGINALLY STRANDED CLOSE UNDER TAI YUE NGAM. SALVAGED IN SITU, ONLY 2 SECTIONS OF LOWER HULL REMAIN, TOGETHER WITH MANY BAGS HARDENED CEMENT. ORIENTATION 130/310DEGS, BOWS SE. LEAST DEPTH 4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 7-10MTRS. NOT A NAVIGATIONAL HAZARD. (CPL HARGREAVES, RAF KAI TAK). NCA, POSN 222322N, 1142316E [HKD] FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1946 BY LITHGOWS LTD., PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA. NAV PEACE LTDA. PASSAGE KAOHSIUNG TO HONG KONG. RAN AGROUND IN FOG IN MIRS BAY. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the NAN AN wreck located?

The NAN AN wreck is located at coordinates 22 23.277 N,114 23.407 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NAN AN?

The seabed around the NAN AN lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the NAN AN sink?

The NAN AN sank on Apr 4, 1965.

When was the wreck of the NAN AN discovered?

The wreck of the NAN AN was discovered in 1965.

What country did the NAN AN belong to?

The NAN AN belonged to PA.

What cargo was the NAN AN carrying?

The NAN AN was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the NAN AN?

The NAN AN had a tonnage of 5460 tons.

What type of wreck is the NAN AN?

The NAN AN is classified as a motor vessel.

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