New Pearl River Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
New pearl river Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 40.384 N,119 59.723 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.673067
  • Longitude: 119.995383
Wreck Depth 22 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Indian Spring Low Water
Name New Pearl River
Type bulk carrier
Flag CN
Length 182.8 m
Width 28.4 m
Draught 10.8
Tonnage 22020
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 21, 1999
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers CAN LT BUOY,F.G, CLOSE W
Last Amended Date Aug 25, 2025

Surveying Details

5.1.99 SANK IN 2340.0N, 11959.0E. (LL, 24.12.99). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH549/400/04 20.1.00 VESSEL 'HSIN CHU CHIANG NO3' SANK IN APPROX 2338.1N, 11958.3E [UND]. (CHINESE NM 89/99). NCA. HH549/400/04 20.1.00 MAST OF SHIP SIGHTED IN 2340.2N, 11959.8E [UND]. NO LIFEBOATS/RAFTS, PERSONS OR MARKING BUOYS SEEN. DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (MV MILD LIN, TLX DTD 18.1.00). INS AS DW (MAST). - NM 657/2000. 2.8.05 G LT BUOY CLOSE W. (TAIWAN NM 22/02). PREVIOUSLY INSERTED ON CHART 2409. 26.7.07 SHOWN AS NDW IN 2340.200N, 11959.800E [UND OR 1967 KAULA GEODETIC REFERENCE SYSTEM (GRS-67)], OR 2340.100N, 12000.300E [WGD] ON TAIWAN 04507 [AUG '05 EDN]. NE 3231. HH549/400/09 5.12.07 RECORD REVIEWED, TAIWAN 04507 [AUG '05 EDN] SHOWS NDW & CAN LT BUOY (NO COLOUR) F.G CLOSE W. RETAIN AS DW, BUT REMOVE REFERENCE TO MAST. - NM 1755/08.

Circumstances of loss

WATER WAS DISCOVERED TO BE ENTERING ONE OF THE CARGO HOLDS DURING FORCE 10 WINDS. DISTRESS MESSAGE SENT. VESSEL LATER SANK. OF CREW OF 29, 28 RESCUED BY M SALVAGE TUG HUA RU. MASTER MISSING. PASSAGE DAMPIER FOR NANJING. (LLOYDS)

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FAQ

Where is the New Pearl River wreck located?

The New Pearl River wreck is located at coordinates 23 40.384 N,119 59.723 E.

How deep is the New Pearl River and where exactly is it located?

The New Pearl River lies at a depth of about 22 meters and is located at coordinates 23 40.384 N,119 59.723 E.

How deep is the seabed around the New Pearl River?

The seabed around the New Pearl River lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the New Pearl River sink?

The New Pearl River sank on Dec 21, 1999.

When was the wreck of the New Pearl River discovered?

The wreck of the New Pearl River was discovered in 1999.

What country did the New Pearl River belong to?

The New Pearl River belonged to CN.

What cargo was the New Pearl River carrying?

The New Pearl River was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the New Pearl River?

The New Pearl River had a tonnage of 22020 tons.

What type of wreck is the New Pearl River?

The New Pearl River is classified as a bulk carrier.

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