Yung Shin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Yung shin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 37.17 N,125 42.87 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.619500
  • Longitude: 125.714500
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YUNG SHIN
Type motor vessel
Flag KP
Length 82.9 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1677
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 27, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH557/350/01 9.5.91 HH557/350/01 9.5.91 WK IN 11MTRS AT YEONPYUNG-DO. SALVAGE OPS IN HAND. (LL, 29.3.91 & 27.4.91). NCA YET. HH557/350/02 23.6.91 HH557/350/02 23.6.91 STILL SUNK, UNDERSTOOD SALVAGE WORKS TO BE COMPLETE BY END JUN '91. (LL, 13.6.91) HH557/350/02 25.7.91 HH557/350/02 25.7.91 SALVAGE OPS IN HAND. (LL, 5.7.91) HH557/350/02 21.8.91 HH557/350/02 21.8.91 SALVAGE OPS TO BE COMPLETED BY MID AUG '91. (LL, 26.7.91) HH557/350/02 19.11.91 HH557/350/02 19.11.91 SALVAGE ATTEMPT FAILED. ANOTHER ATTEMPT TO BE MADE IN NOVEMBER. (LL, 30.10.91). NCA YET. HH557/350/02 5.3.92 HH557/350/02 5.3.92 SANK IN 373630N, 1254300E APPROX. REFLOATING ATTEMPT FAILED. FURTHER ATTEMPT TO BE MADE BEFORE END OF APRIL. (LL, 20.2.92). NCA, POSN ABOVE PLOTS ON SOYONGP'YONG DO, POSN 373700N, 1254300E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 2009

Circumstances of loss

EX- EISHIN MARU (1975), BUILT IN 1963 BY USUKI TEKKOSHO, SAIKI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WOO YANG SHIPPING CO LTD. TOOK ON WATER DURING HEAVY WEATHER AFTER LOADING AT YEONPYUNG-DO. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK AFTER STRIKING A ROCK WALL. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 37 37.17 N,125 42.87 E
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FAQ

Where is the YUNG SHIN wreck located?

The YUNG SHIN wreck is located at coordinates 37 37.17 N,125 42.87 E.

How deep is the seabed around the YUNG SHIN?

The seabed around the YUNG SHIN lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the YUNG SHIN sink?

The YUNG SHIN sank on Mar 27, 1991.

When was the wreck of the YUNG SHIN discovered?

The wreck of the YUNG SHIN was discovered in 1991.

What country did the YUNG SHIN belong to?

The YUNG SHIN belonged to KP.

What cargo was the YUNG SHIN carrying?

The YUNG SHIN was carrying metal: concentrate and products,ore.

What was the tonnage of the YUNG SHIN?

The YUNG SHIN had a tonnage of 1677 tons.

What type of wreck is the YUNG SHIN?

The YUNG SHIN is classified as a motor vessel.

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