Western Hope Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Western hope Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 38.385 N,119 57.486 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.639750
  • Longitude: 119.958100
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Indian Spring Low Water
Name WESTERN HOPE
Type carrier
Flag KP
Length 87.5 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1993
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers,general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 3, 1988
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3470/87 27.4.88 PROBABLE POSN 234600N, 1200400E. (LL, 7.4.88 & NAVAREA XI 332/88). NCA YET. H3470/87 4.5.88 SUNK IN 233830N, 1195700E. (TAIWAN NM 30/88). INS AS USCPA 30MTRS. BR STD. HH548/350/01 17.1.90 DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION IN 233823N, 1195730E. (PRC NM 162/89). NCA, DATUM DIFFERENCE. HH549/350/01 26.10.90 NOW CHARTED AS DWPA. (TAIWAN NM 30/88). - NM 3232/90. 23.1.12 SHOWN IN 2338.428N, 11957.487E [WGD] ON BA 2409 [EDN 5 DTD 8.12.11]. SEP 2012/000221050 23.1.12 SHOWN AS NDW ON TAIWAN CHARTS 0319 & 04507. - NM 578/12.
Last Amended Date Jul 18, 2024

Circumstances of loss

EX-BONNY STAR '87. BUILT IN 1980 BY DONG HAE SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, ULSAN. OWNED BY KOREA ASSET MANAGEMENT CORPORATION. PASSAGE KAOHSIUNG FOR KEELUNG. OVERWHELMED BY A GIANT WAVE AND SANK. 9 MEN LOST. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 23 38.385 N,119 57.486 E
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FAQ

Where is the WESTERN HOPE wreck located?

The WESTERN HOPE wreck is located at coordinates 23 38.385 N,119 57.486 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WESTERN HOPE?

The seabed around the WESTERN HOPE lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the WESTERN HOPE sink?

The WESTERN HOPE sank on Apr 3, 1988.

When was the wreck of the WESTERN HOPE discovered?

The wreck of the WESTERN HOPE was discovered in 1988.

What country did the WESTERN HOPE belong to?

The WESTERN HOPE belonged to KP.

What cargo was the WESTERN HOPE carrying?

The WESTERN HOPE was carrying containers,general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the WESTERN HOPE?

The WESTERN HOPE had a tonnage of 1993 tons.

What type of wreck is the WESTERN HOPE?

The WESTERN HOPE is classified as a carrier.

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