Myonggwang-3
Motor Vessel | Flag: North Korea
Historical Notes
Vessel collided around 9:05 AM with the tanker Koshumaru. Within 10 minutes the vessel sank, but 16 crewmen were rescued by the tanker. The captain was reported missing.
Incident
Incident Details
| Date of Loss | 7/16/2001 |
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| Loss Year | 2001 |
| Wreck Type | Collision |
| Outcome | Total Loss |
Voyage & Location
| Departed | Shanghai |
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| Bound For | Yokohama |
| Body of Water | Pacific Ocean |
| Location | Shimotsu, Wakayama Prefecture |
| Cargo | Buckwheat Flour |
Loss
| Lives Lost | 1 |
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