Chance No 801 (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Chance no 801 (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
10 5.883 S,47 45.492 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -10.098050
  • Longitude: 47.758200
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHANCE NO 801 (PROBABLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag KP
Length 55.2 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 440
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 6, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH120/350/01 30.11.89 AGROUND ON ASTOVE ISLAND [100700S, 474600E]. CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 14 & 25.11.89). NCA YET. 27.5.92 TO BE LEFT AS LIES. (LL 280). POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. HH461/400/01 19.3.97 STRANDED WK, CUT IN TWO PIECES, CLEARLY SEEN 331.5DEGS, 2.2M FROM 100748S, 474630E [WGD]. APPEARS TO BE THE REMAINS OF A SMALL, IRON BUILT, HEAVILY RUSTED COASTAL VESSEL. COMPLETELY AGROUND ON A WHITE SAND BEACH. VERY CONSPIC FROM THE SW, LOOKING LIKE TWO DARK ROCKS BUT NOT SO MUCH SO WHEN SEEN FROM THE NE. ONLY AT 3-4M THAT THEY WERE IDENTIFIED AS A WK. (MV PEDRO S, HN DTD 28.1.97). INS AS ST LEGEND `WRECK' IN 100553S, 474526E. - NM 1384/97. 22.7.98 [WGD] POSN: 100553N, 474529.5E. NE 718. 12.7.16 NOT SHOWN ON PHOTO PLOT PG3147. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jul 12, 2016

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAMBUG FISHERIES CO LTD, SEOUL. RAN AGROUND. (LL).

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS

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FAQ

Where is the CHANCE NO 801 (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The CHANCE NO 801 (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 10 5.883 S,47 45.492 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHANCE NO 801 (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the CHANCE NO 801 (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the CHANCE NO 801 (PROBABLY) sink?

The CHANCE NO 801 (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 6, 1989.

When was the wreck of the CHANCE NO 801 (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CHANCE NO 801 (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1989.

What country did the CHANCE NO 801 (PROBABLY) belong to?

The CHANCE NO 801 (PROBABLY) belonged to KP.

What was the tonnage of the CHANCE NO 801 (PROBABLY)?

The CHANCE NO 801 (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 440 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHANCE NO 801 (PROBABLY)?

The CHANCE NO 801 (PROBABLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.