Wei Hai Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Wei hai Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
23 22.6 N,117 40 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.376667
  • Longitude: 117.666667
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WEI HAI
Type bulk carrier
Flag CN
Length 186.8 m
Width 27.1 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 20423
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 25, 1994
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers ISOLATED DANGER PILLAR LT BUOY, FL(2), 5S
Surveying Details HH548/448/02 3.6.94 DW PA IN POSN 232254N, 1174106E. (LL 26.5.94). - NM 2248/94. HH548/448/02 12.8.94 DW PA IN 232236N, 1174000E WITH PILLAR ISOLATED DANGER LT BUOY, FL(2) 5S CLOSE BY. (CHINESE NM 95/13/94). - NM ACTION. HH548/448/03 14.6.96 WK AND LT BUOY TO BE DELETED. (CHINESE NM 10/88/96). AMENDED TO LIFT. - NM 2323/96.
Last Amended Date Jun 14, 1996

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH FISHING/CARGO VESSEL TO HOR. ALL CREW RESCUED. PASSAGE QINHUANGDAO FOR SHEKOU.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 23 22.6 N,117 40 E
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FAQ

Where is the WEI HAI wreck located?

The WEI HAI wreck is located at coordinates 23 22.6 N,117 40 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WEI HAI?

The seabed around the WEI HAI lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the WEI HAI sink?

The WEI HAI sank on May 25, 1994.

When was the wreck of the WEI HAI discovered?

The wreck of the WEI HAI was discovered in 1994.

What country did the WEI HAI belong to?

The WEI HAI belonged to CN.

What cargo was the WEI HAI carrying?

The WEI HAI was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the WEI HAI?

The WEI HAI had a tonnage of 20423 tons.

What type of wreck is the WEI HAI?

The WEI HAI is classified as a bulk carrier.