Chao Fong Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Chao fong Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 59.13 N,88 19.302 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.985500
  • Longitude: 88.321700
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHAO FONG
Type motor vessel
Length 110.9 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 3962
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 8, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 16, 2021

Surveying Details

H2510/72 30.8.79 SANK 100M S OF CULCUTTA IN 210000N, 881900E. (LL, 11 & 17.8.79). INS AS DWPA. - NM 2212/79. H4151/71 2.10.79 G CONL BUOY, 'W', ESTABLISHED IN 205826N, 882132E. (DD NM 663/79). - NM 2462/79. H2510/72 15.10.79 NOW REPD IN 210000N, 881930E WITH BUOY LAID 130 DEG 2.4 MILES FROM WK. (DD NM 485(T)/79). NCA YET. 15.10.79 DEPTH OVER WRECK ESTIMATED TO BE 8FT. (LL, 25.9.79). NCA YET. H4151/71 12.12.79 WK, DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION, IN 210000N, 881930E, APPROX. (DD NM 563/79). - NM 63/80. H4151/71 1.4.80 WK, MASTS SHOWING, IN 205914N, 881928E. MARKED BY G CAN BUOY. (HYROPAC 352/80(63). NCA YET. H4151/71 16.4.80 DW (MASTS) IN 205914N, 881928E, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY CLOSE S. (DD NM 143/80). - NM 944/80. H3742/69 16.5.86 BUOY REPORTED MISSING. (NAVAREA VIII 207/86; DD NM 231(T)/86). NCA YET. HH501/350/01 12.6.89 BUOY DISCONTINUED. (DD NM 171/89). NM 1882/89.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1960 BY OSAKA ZOSNESHO, OSAKA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TRANSWORLD MARINE LTD. SANK NEAR SANDHEADS, BAY OF BENGAL, AFTER DEVELOPING LEAKS IN HOLDS DUE TO CARGO SHIFTING DURING MONSOON. PASSAGE KAOHSIUNG FOR CALCUTTA. ON EMAN LOST. (LL & MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CHAO FONG wreck located?

The CHAO FONG wreck is located at coordinates 20 59.13 N,88 19.302 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHAO FONG?

The seabed around the CHAO FONG lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the CHAO FONG sink?

The CHAO FONG sank on Aug 8, 1979.

When was the wreck of the CHAO FONG discovered?

The wreck of the CHAO FONG was discovered in 1979.

What cargo was the CHAO FONG carrying?

The CHAO FONG was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the CHAO FONG?

The CHAO FONG had a tonnage of 3962 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHAO FONG?

The CHAO FONG is classified as a motor vessel.

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