Shen Yuan Bo 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Shen yuan bo 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 44.516 N,116 6.637 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.741933
  • Longitude: 116.110617
Wreck Depth 11 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHEN YUAN BO 1
Type container ship
Flag CN
Tonnage 1000
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 22, 1995
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH548/448/02 10.4.95 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK IN 224408.5N, 1160626E APPROX. BY QUANGDONG RCC, BUT, IN 222208.5N, 1160626E FROM ANOTHER VESSEL IN THE VICINITY. (LL, 4.4.95). NCA YET. 11.4.95 LLOYDS UNABLE TO CONFIRM WHICH IS THE CORRECT POSN. REPORT THAT SMIT-TAAK MAY CONSIDER SALVAGE. (TELECON LLOYDS CASUALTIES/HANNAFORD 11.4.95). AWAIT CHINESE NM. HH548/448/02 20.4.95 SINKING POSN CONFIRMED AS 224414N, 1160643E. (HONG KONG MARINE DEPT). INS AS DW. - NM 1454/95. HH548/448/02 28.11.95 SW 11MTRS IN 224432.5N, 1160636.5E. (CHINESE NM 122/95). - NM 67/96. 11.1.13 [WGD] POSN: 2244.516N, 11606.637E. (C1415110 [EDN 1.19]).
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1971. PASSAGE HONG KONG FOR SHANTOU. WAS IN COLLISION WITH MV TONG FA OFF THE SOUTH COAST OF CHINA AND SANK. ALL 8 CREW RESCUED BY TONG FA. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the SHEN YUAN BO 1 wreck located?

The SHEN YUAN BO 1 wreck is located at coordinates 22 44.516 N,116 6.637 E.

How deep is the SHEN YUAN BO 1 and where exactly is it located?

The SHEN YUAN BO 1 lies at a depth of about 11 meters and is located at coordinates 22 44.516 N,116 6.637 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SHEN YUAN BO 1?

The seabed around the SHEN YUAN BO 1 lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the SHEN YUAN BO 1 sink?

The SHEN YUAN BO 1 sank on Mar 22, 1995.

When was the wreck of the SHEN YUAN BO 1 discovered?

The wreck of the SHEN YUAN BO 1 was discovered in 1995.

What country did the SHEN YUAN BO 1 belong to?

The SHEN YUAN BO 1 belonged to CN.

What was the tonnage of the SHEN YUAN BO 1?

The SHEN YUAN BO 1 had a tonnage of 1000 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHEN YUAN BO 1?

The SHEN YUAN BO 1 is classified as a container ship.

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