Su Rong Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Su rong Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 18.503 N,126 21.48 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.308383
  • Longitude: 126.358000
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SU RONG
Type motor vessel
Flag VC
Length 129.5 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 5710
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 21, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2007

Surveying Details

HH557/350/03 29.4.92 HH557/350/03 29.4.92 BEACHED IN 371812N, 1262121.5E, APPROX. (LL 24.3.92). SUNK IN 371820N, 1262136E. (ROK NM 112(T)/92). NCA YET. HH557/350/03 7.5.92 HH557/350/03 7.5.92 POSN GIVEN AS 371818N, 1262136E BY INCHON PORT AUTHORITIES. (MV NIKOLAY MALAKHOV, TELEX 30.4.92). HH557/418/03 12.1.93 HH557/418/03 12.1.93 CARGO HAS BEEN REMOVED. REFLOATING OPS TO COMMENCE SOON. (LL 15.12.92). 18.10.92 18.10.92 WK REFLOATED. (LL 15.10.93).

Circumstances of loss

WAS DAMAGED WHEN GROUNDED ON ROCKS WHILE ON PASSAGE DALIAN FOR INCHON. WAS TAKEN IN TOW AND BEACHED ON SANBANK ABOUT 3 MILES N OF JAWOL ISLAND (CHAWOL TO). CAPSIZED ON TO PORT SIDE AND CARGO WAS COMPLETELY SUBMERGED AT HIGH WATER. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the SU RONG wreck located?

The SU RONG wreck is located at coordinates 37 18.503 N,126 21.48 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SU RONG?

The seabed around the SU RONG lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the SU RONG sink?

The SU RONG sank on Mar 21, 1992.

When was the wreck of the SU RONG discovered?

The wreck of the SU RONG was discovered in 1992.

What country did the SU RONG belong to?

The SU RONG belonged to VC.

What cargo was the SU RONG carrying?

The SU RONG was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the SU RONG?

The SU RONG had a tonnage of 5710 tons.

What type of wreck is the SU RONG?

The SU RONG is classified as a motor vessel.

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