Yun T'eng Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Yun t'eng Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 41.583 N,119 39.017 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.693050
  • Longitude: 119.650283
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Indian Spring Low Water
Name YUN T'ENG
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 139.9 m
Width 21 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 9440
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 3, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 25, 2025

Surveying Details

HH549/400/02 14.12.93 AGROUND IN 234100N, 1193800E. (LL, 6.12.93). NCA YET. HH549/400/02 13.1.94 WRECK STRANDED IN 234136N, 1193836E. SALVAGE CONTRACT UNDER NEGOTIATION AT PRESENT.(LL, 15.12.93). BR STD. HH549/400/02 8.8.94 WK STRANDED IN 234159N, 1193900E. (ROC NM 35/94). BR STD. 4.12.07 REFERENCE AT 8.8.94 REFERS TO RECORD NO [70950]. 4.12.07 ST IN 2341.58N, 11939.01E [WGD] SHOWN ON TAIWAN 04525 [AUG 04' EDN] INS IN AMENDED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-GULF STREAM '89, EX-KISANGANI '86. BUILT IN 1975 BY BREMER VULKAN AG, BREMEN-VERSACK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY YUN TENG SHIPPING INC. PASSAGE KAOHSIUNG FOR CHINA VIA ISHIGAKI. RAN AGROUND ON A REEF/SMALL ISLAND NE OF ESCADORES IN THE TAIWAN STRAIT. CREW RESCUED. BUNKER OIL CAUSED CONSIDERABLE POLLUTION. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the YUN T'ENG wreck located?

The YUN T'ENG wreck is located at coordinates 23 41.583 N,119 39.017 E.

When did the YUN T'ENG sink?

The YUN T'ENG sank on Dec 3, 1993.

When was the wreck of the YUN T'ENG discovered?

The wreck of the YUN T'ENG was discovered in 1993.

What country did the YUN T'ENG belong to?

The YUN T'ENG belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the YUN T'ENG?

The YUN T'ENG had a tonnage of 9440 tons.

What type of wreck is the YUN T'ENG?

The YUN T'ENG is classified as a motor vessel.

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