Tae Yang No.15 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Tae yang no.15 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 35 N,95 43 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.583333
  • Longitude: 95.716667
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TAE YANG NO.15
Type fishing vessel
Flag KP
Length 65.2 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 958
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 11, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 20.7.77 REPORTED STRANDED IN 054900N, 954300E APPROX. (LL, 20.7.77). NCA. 26.8.09 RAN AGROUND IN 0535.0N, 9543.0E. (MSD). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 12, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1956 BY HAYASHIKANE ZOSEN, SHIMONOSEKI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KOREA MARINE INDUSTRY DEVELOPEMENT CORPORATION. PASSAGE MALE, MALDIVE ISLANDS FOR SINGAPORE. HULL CRACKED VARIOUSLY BELOW WATERLINE WITH SEVERAL CRACKS ABOUT BRIDGE HOUSE & DECKS DUE TO HEAVY WEATHER THEN RAN AGROUND OFF NORTH SUMATRA, AT UDJANG BAN, 2.5M W OF SABANG BAY. ALL CREW SAFE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the TAE YANG NO.15 wreck located?

The TAE YANG NO.15 wreck is located at coordinates 5 35 N,95 43 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TAE YANG NO.15?

The seabed around the TAE YANG NO.15 lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the TAE YANG NO.15 sink?

The TAE YANG NO.15 sank on Jun 11, 1977.

When was the wreck of the TAE YANG NO.15 discovered?

The wreck of the TAE YANG NO.15 was discovered in 1977.

What country did the TAE YANG NO.15 belong to?

The TAE YANG NO.15 belonged to KP.

What cargo was the TAE YANG NO.15 carrying?

The TAE YANG NO.15 was carrying fish.

What was the tonnage of the TAE YANG NO.15?

The TAE YANG NO.15 had a tonnage of 958 tons.

What type of wreck is the TAE YANG NO.15?

The TAE YANG NO.15 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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