Tae Dong Gang Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Tae dong gang Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 6.7 N,124 40.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.111667
  • Longitude: 124.676667
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TAE DONG GANG
Type motor vessel
Flag KR
Tonnage 9076
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 29, 1984
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1275/83 13.11.84 H1275/83 13.11.84 SANK IN 380642N, 1244036E. (LL, 2.11.84). NCA YET. H1275/83 16.7.87 H1275/83 16.7.87 REPORTED AS TRADING AGAIN IN JAN 1987. WAS PRESUMABLY REFLOATED. (LLOYDS VOL 267). AMENDED TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date Dec 9, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1976 BY CHONGJIN SHIPYARD, HUICHON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KOREA TONGHAE SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE NORTH KOREA FOR INCHON. SANK AFTER RUNNING AGROUND DURING ROUGH WEATHER CONDITIONS. (MSD)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 38 6.7 N,124 40.6 E
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FAQ

Where is the TAE DONG GANG wreck located?

The TAE DONG GANG wreck is located at coordinates 38 6.7 N,124 40.6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TAE DONG GANG?

The seabed around the TAE DONG GANG lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the TAE DONG GANG sink?

The TAE DONG GANG sank on Sep 29, 1984.

When was the wreck of the TAE DONG GANG discovered?

The wreck of the TAE DONG GANG was discovered in 1984.

What country did the TAE DONG GANG belong to?

The TAE DONG GANG belonged to KR.

What cargo was the TAE DONG GANG carrying?

The TAE DONG GANG was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the TAE DONG GANG?

The TAE DONG GANG had a tonnage of 9076 tons.

What type of wreck is the TAE DONG GANG?

The TAE DONG GANG is classified as a motor vessel.

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