Young Duck Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Young duck Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 5.23 N,129 7.268 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.087167
  • Longitude: 129.121133
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YOUNG DUCK
Type motor vessel
Flag KP
Length 102.3 m
Width 15 m
Draught 7.8
Tonnage 3424
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products,metal: concentrate and products,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 21, 1978
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 4, 1984

Surveying Details

24.4.78 24.4.78 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 350515N, 1290730E IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. (LL, 24.4.78). NCA YET. H2992/71 7.6.78 H2992/71 7.6.78 REPD AS DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION IN 350500N, 1290730E APPROX, & MARKED BY A G BUOY. (S KOREAN NM 251(T)/78). NCA YET. 4.8.78 4.8.78 VESSEL STILL LYING IN SUNKEN CONDITION. A CONTRACT HAS BEEN ARRANGED FOR A SALVAGE COMPANY TO REMOVE THE WK AT ORDER OF BUSAN HBR AUTHORITIES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE POLLUTION. (LL, 25.8.78) H2992/71 6.10.78 H2992/71 6.10.78 DW PA IN 350503N, 1290730E, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY CLOSE W. (KOREAN NM 513/78 & JAPANESE NM 1002(T)/78). - NM 2450/78. 31.10.78 31.10.78 SALVAGE WORK COMMENCED WITH COMPLETION EXPECTED BY END OF MARCH. (LL, 31.10.78) 4.3.80 4.3.80 DW SHOWN, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY CLOSE N, ON KOREAN 201 [CORRECT TO 634/79]. NC 1259. H2078/78 9.7.80 H2078/78 9.7.80 BUOY NON-EXISTANT. (MV SEA EXPRESS, HN DTD 22.5.80). NCA. H2078/78 22.2.82 H2078/78 22.2.82 CLEARED TO DEPTH OF 28MTRS ACCORDING TO BUSAN PILOT. (TG SHAUGHNESSY, HN DTD 9.2.82). NCA YET. H2992/71 8.3.82 H2992/71 8.3.82 LEAST DEPTH 28MTRS IN 350502.4N, 1290723.9E [TOK]. (ROK NM 124/82). - NM 668/82.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1957 BY SANOYASU DOCKYARD CO LTD, OSAKA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TAI YOUNG SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE IWAKUNI FOR INCHON. SANK WHILST UNDER TOW FOLLOWING FIRE IN NORTH ENTRANCE TO PUSAN OUTER HARBOUR, ONE CREW MEMBER WAS LOST. SHE WAS BROKEN UP UNDERWATER AND REMOVED FOR SCRAP. (MSD)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 35 5.23 N,129 7.268 E
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FAQ

Where is the YOUNG DUCK wreck located?

The YOUNG DUCK wreck is located at coordinates 35 5.23 N,129 7.268 E.

How deep is the YOUNG DUCK and where exactly is it located?

The YOUNG DUCK lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 35 5.23 N,129 7.268 E.

How deep is the seabed around the YOUNG DUCK?

The seabed around the YOUNG DUCK lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the YOUNG DUCK sink?

The YOUNG DUCK sank on Apr 21, 1978.

When was the wreck of the YOUNG DUCK discovered?

The wreck of the YOUNG DUCK was discovered in 1978.

What country did the YOUNG DUCK belong to?

The YOUNG DUCK belonged to KP.

What cargo was the YOUNG DUCK carrying?

The YOUNG DUCK was carrying wood: unprocessed and products,metal: concentrate and products,oil.

What was the tonnage of the YOUNG DUCK?

The YOUNG DUCK had a tonnage of 3424 tons.

What type of wreck is the YOUNG DUCK?

The YOUNG DUCK is classified as a motor vessel.

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