Camfair Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Camfair Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 12.4 N,124 13.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.206667
  • Longitude: 124.220000
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name CAMFAIR
Type motor vessel
Flag PH
Length 104.5 m
Width 17.2 m
Draught 8.3
Tonnage 4169
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 10, 1988
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 9, 2002

Surveying Details

H4040/85 9.1.89 H4040/85 9.1.89 SANK IN 163000N, 1254000E. (LLOYDS VOL.274). NCA YET. H4040/85 9.2.89 H4040/85 9.2.89 VESSEL PRESUMED TO HAVE DRIFTED BELOW SURFACE AS WKGE OF VESSEL FOUND SUNK ABOUT 0.5M OFFSHORE BO LINAN, NE TIP OF RAPU RAPU ISLAND. VESSEL REPORTED BROKEN IN TWO. (LLOYDS VOL.275). NCA, POSN 131224N, 1241312E FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, EX PAKARTI EMPAT [1986], BUILT 1979, BY K K TAIHEI KOGYO, AKITSU. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BLUE SEA MARITIME CORP. ON PASSAGE RABAUL, PAPUA NEW GUINEA TO TAICHUNG AND KUNSAN. SANK DURING HEAVY WEATHER. ONLY ONE SURVIVOR. (MSD).

General Comments

REPORTED TO BE BROKEN IN TWO

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FAQ

Where is the CAMFAIR wreck located?

The CAMFAIR wreck is located at coordinates 13 12.4 N,124 13.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CAMFAIR?

The seabed around the CAMFAIR lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the CAMFAIR sink?

The CAMFAIR sank on Dec 10, 1988.

When was the wreck of the CAMFAIR discovered?

The wreck of the CAMFAIR was discovered in 1988.

What country did the CAMFAIR belong to?

The CAMFAIR belonged to PH.

What cargo was the CAMFAIR carrying?

The CAMFAIR was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the CAMFAIR?

The CAMFAIR had a tonnage of 4169 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAMFAIR?

The CAMFAIR is classified as a motor vessel.

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