Selangan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Selangan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
34 42.933 N,125 41.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.715550
  • Longitude: 125.686667
Wreck Depth 26 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SELANGAN
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Tonnage 4658
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 18, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 22.11.76 22.11.76 ABANDONED IN POSN 350000N, 1254400E, IN 35 MTRS, OFF S COAST KOREA. (LL 22.11.76). 8.12.76 8.12.76 BELIEVED SUNK OFF KUNSAN. POSN UNKNOWN. SALVAGE VESSEL TRYING TO LOCATE. (LL 30.11.76). H1275/77 5.1.77 H1275/77 5.1.77 WK REPD IN 344320N, 1254128E WITH DEPTH OF 17.0MTRS OVER IT. MARKED BY R & G DRUM BUOYS, FLW. (KOREAN NM 887(T)/76). NCA. 9.6.82 9.6.82 DW SHOWN IN POSN 344330N, 1254130E, MARKED BY G CON BUOY CLOSE NE, ON KOREAN 214. BR STD. 28.6.82 28.6.82 BUOY REMOVED. (KOREAN NM 469/81). BR STD. H2993/71 1.3.85 H2993/71 1.3.85 NOW WK 26MTRS IN 344256N, 1254112E. (ROK NM 51/85). - NM 776/85
Last Amended Date Apr 16, 1985

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER BECOMING WATERLOGGED & ABANDONED. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 34 42.933 N,125 41.2 E
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FAQ

Where is the SELANGAN wreck located?

The SELANGAN wreck is located at coordinates 34 42.933 N,125 41.2 E.

How deep is the SELANGAN and where exactly is it located?

The SELANGAN lies at a depth of about 26 meters and is located at coordinates 34 42.933 N,125 41.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SELANGAN?

The seabed around the SELANGAN lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the SELANGAN sink?

The SELANGAN sank on Nov 18, 1976.

When was the wreck of the SELANGAN discovered?

The wreck of the SELANGAN was discovered in 1976.

What country did the SELANGAN belong to?

The SELANGAN belonged to PA.

What cargo was the SELANGAN carrying?

The SELANGAN was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the SELANGAN?

The SELANGAN had a tonnage of 4658 tons.

What type of wreck is the SELANGAN?

The SELANGAN is classified as a motor vessel.