Zi Yun Shan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Zi yun shan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 38.15 N,42 35.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.635833
  • Longitude: 42.598333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ZI YUN SHAN
Type bulk carrier
Flag CN
Length 180.1 m
Width 27.1 m
Draught 11
Tonnage 19211
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo bauxite
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1997
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Mar 14, 2000

Surveying Details

HH479/410/04 23.1.97 HH479/410/04 23.1.97 OBSTN REPT'D IN 133800N, 423500E. (HYDROPAC 60/97). HH479/410/04 27.1.97 HH479/410/04 27.1.97 YEMEN PORTS AUTHORITY ISSUED FOLLOWING NOTICE: MV FUAN CHO HIT OBSTN IN REPD POSN 133800N, 423500E, 5 MILES WSW OF GREATER HANISH ISLAND. VESSEL REQUESTED ASSISTANCE FROM DUTCH SALVAGE COMPANY. (NATIONAL IMAGERY AND MAPPING AGENCY, FAX DTD 22.1.97). HH479/410/04 3.2.97 HH479/410/04 3.2.97 MV 'ZI YUN SHAN' AGOUND ON SOUTH WEST ROCKS. BOWS FIRMLY FIXED BETWEEN DRYING ROCKS. SALVAGE TUG IN ATTENDANCE. ATTEMPT WILL BE MADE TO REFLOAT VESSEL AFTER 12 FEB WHEN CARGO SHIFTED AND REPAIRS MADE. (HMS HERALD, FAX DTD 1.2.97). NCA YET. HH479/410/04 6.2.97 HH479/410/04 6.2.97 OBSTN REPORTED IN 133800N, 423500E. (FRENCH NM 4/2T/97). NCA. 12.2.97 12.2.97 VESSEL STILL AGROUND. PREPARATIONS BEING MADE FOR REFLOATING. (LL 8.2.97). NCA. HH479/410/04 20.2.97 HH479/410/04 20.2.97 HYDROPAC 60/97 CANCELLED. (HYDROPAC 112/97). HH479/410/04 27.2.97 HH479/410/04 27.2.97 REFLOATED 10.2.97. (LL 19.2.97). NEVER CHARTED. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED.

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FAQ

Where is the ZI YUN SHAN wreck located?

The ZI YUN SHAN wreck is located at coordinates 13 38.15 N,42 35.9 E.

When did the ZI YUN SHAN sink?

The ZI YUN SHAN sank on Jan 12, 1997.

When was the wreck of the ZI YUN SHAN discovered?

The wreck of the ZI YUN SHAN was discovered in 1997.

What country did the ZI YUN SHAN belong to?

The ZI YUN SHAN belonged to CN.

What cargo was the ZI YUN SHAN carrying?

The ZI YUN SHAN was carrying bauxite.

What was the tonnage of the ZI YUN SHAN?

The ZI YUN SHAN had a tonnage of 19211 tons.

What type of wreck is the ZI YUN SHAN?

The ZI YUN SHAN is classified as a bulk carrier.

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