Anyone know of any famous wrecks off of Taiwan?

[visitor21]

Hi everyone!
I am living in Taiwan, and was wondering if anyone heard of any famous wrecks off Taiwan. I am wondering if it is worth some time to check out the beaches!
Thanks!

 

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[Mackaydon]

Welcome to TreasureNet !!
Taiwan

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[TD]Hatakaze[/TD]
[TD]15 January 1945[/TD]
[TD]A Kamikaze-class destroyer that was sunk by US aircraft at Kaohsiung.[/TD]
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22°40′N120°14′E[/TD]
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[TD]Minekaze[/TD]
[TD]10 February 1944[/TD]
[TD]A Minekaze-class destroyer that was torpedoed by USS Pogy off Taitung County.[/TD]
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22°56′N120°56′E[/TD]
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Don.......

 

[visitor21]

Thanks Don!

 

[ARC]

Perhaps a few older wrecks would be of interest... ?

BROUWERSHAVEN Wrecked near Taiwan in November 1633
VEENHUIZEN Lost in 1635 on a voyage from Taiwan to Japan
AEMILIA Ran ashore at Taiwan on 23-07-1639
SPERWER Lost, sailing from Taiwan to Japan, on 16-08-1653
SMIENT Wrecked, sailing from Batavia to Taiwan, in June 1653
TAIWAN Wrecked near Taiwan on 09-08-1654; the crew and cargo were saved
DELFT Lost with all hands near Taiwan on 03-10-1652
LAM (WITTE) Wrecked on a reef at Taiwan's north coast on 28-10-1654
VREDE Wrecked on a reef at Taiwan's north coast on 28-10-1654
MAARSSEN Wrecked in a hurricane at the roads of Taiwan on 11-09-1656
HARP Wrecked on 25-06-1660 (off Taiwan?)

 

[ARC]

Taiwan has a rich history... and was under Dutch colonial rule for a period of time... to trade with the Ming Empire and Japan...
The trade through Taiwan was extensive involving the Dutch... The East India Trading Company to be exact...
Tons of conflict and wrecks exist throughout the ages there because of monopoly of the Dutch Formosa.

Do some searches on The Dutch Formosa if interested.

 

[visitor21]

Wow! AARC that info was super helpful! Amazing! I am wondering if you have some idea of resources I can look at (either English or Chinese, either is ok). I will also google! I can PM you too if it is easier.

Thanks!

 

[ARC]

Oh... don't forget the Spanish occupation in the north as well.
Forgot to add.

 

[ivan salis]

try potters "a wreck divers guide"

 

[Mackaydon]

If you are just going to walk the beach, I suggest you talk to members of the local dive shops around the island; they will have a good idea which beaches have produced the greatest yield of 'goodies'. For example, here's one: taiwan-dive
Don,....