Yungfutary Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Yungfutary Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 16.833 N,119 45.583 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.280550
  • Longitude: 119.759717
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YUNGFUTARY
Type carrier
Flag GB
Length 134.7 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 5388
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 26, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 26, 2004

Surveying Details

H2256/58 29.9.68 H2256/58 29.9.68 ST IN POSN 251650N 1194535E, CLOSE N OF BREAKER ROCK. (LL). - NM 1683/68. 27.1.76 27.1.76 ST SHOWN ON CHINESE 0013. 24.8.77 24.8.77 ST SHOWN ON CHINESE 0307 [1976] & 0306 [1977 EDN]. 30.10.80 30.10.80 NOT SHOWN ON PRC 9109 (1:150T). 2.7.84 2.7.84 NOT SHOWN ON JAPANESE 525 (1:650T) (REC'D OCT 83).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1950 BY WM DOXFORD & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHAIL MAO ENTERPRISES LTD. PASSAGE SHANGHAI FOR SINGAPORE. STRANDED ON BREAKER RK IN TYPHOON NADINE. BACK BROKEN & LATER DESTROYED BY FIRE. CREW RESCUED BY CHINESE NAVAL VESSELS. (LL & MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the YUNGFUTARY wreck located?

The YUNGFUTARY wreck is located at coordinates 25 16.833 N,119 45.583 E.

How deep is the seabed around the YUNGFUTARY?

The seabed around the YUNGFUTARY lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the YUNGFUTARY sink?

The YUNGFUTARY sank on Jul 26, 1968.

When was the wreck of the YUNGFUTARY discovered?

The wreck of the YUNGFUTARY was discovered in 1968.

What country did the YUNGFUTARY belong to?

The YUNGFUTARY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the YUNGFUTARY carrying?

The YUNGFUTARY was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the YUNGFUTARY?

The YUNGFUTARY had a tonnage of 5388 tons.

What type of wreck is the YUNGFUTARY?

The YUNGFUTARY is classified as a carrier.

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