Ta Yao Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ta yao Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 53 N,120 3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.883333
  • Longitude: 120.050000
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TA YAO
Type dredger
Length 16.5 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 1.8
Tonnage 88
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 2, 1981
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Mar 20, 1986

Surveying Details

H1274/80 22.4.81 H1274/80 22.4.81 SUNK IN 235300N, 1200300E. (HYDROPAC 385/81). NCA YET. AWAIT TAIWAN NM. 23.4.81 23.4.81 WK (ABOUT 115 GRT) IN 235300N, 1200300E. (NAVAREA XI 321/81). H4668/74 29.4.81 H4668/74 29.4.81 WK, DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION, IN 235300N, 1200300E APPROX. (TAIWAN NM 9/81). INS AS DW PA. - NM 1034/81. H2861/65 17.6.81 H2861/65 17.6.81 SUNK IN 235300N, 1200300E. (US NM 94010/22/81). NCA. 4.11.81 4.11.81 NOT FOUND DURING SEARCH BY FV ARRANGED BY INSURERS, SANK WITH 400FT OF TOWING CABLE ATTACHED. (LL, 23.11.81). 24.3.83 24.3.83 SHOWN IN 235252N, 1200330E [DATUM SHIFT] ON NC 1760. 28.6.84 28.6.84 SHOWN AS DW ON JAPANESE 525. HH549/350/01 9.10.90 HH549/350/01 9.10.90 DW IN 235230N, 1200235E. (PRC NM 83/90). PRESUMABLY THIS WK. NCA YET.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF NAVAL VESSEL 551 FROM KAOHSIUNG TO TAICHUNG. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 23 53 N,120 3 E
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FAQ

Where is the TA YAO wreck located?

The TA YAO wreck is located at coordinates 23 53 N,120 3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TA YAO?

The seabed around the TA YAO lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the TA YAO sink?

The TA YAO sank on Mar 2, 1981.

When was the wreck of the TA YAO discovered?

The wreck of the TA YAO was discovered in 1980.

What was the tonnage of the TA YAO?

The TA YAO had a tonnage of 88 tons.

What type of wreck is the TA YAO?

The TA YAO is classified as a dredger.

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