Chian Tah 101 Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Chian tah 101 Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
27 11 N,131 20 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 5000 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | CHIAN TAH 101 |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Length | 66 m |
| Width | 11.3 m |
| Draught | 5.2 |
| Tonnage | 956 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Nov 15, 1984 |
| Original Detection Year | 1985 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H1275/85 16.12.85 SANK IN 271100N, 1312000E. (LL, 5.12.85). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 9, 2009 |
Circumstances of loss
EX-SEA BIRD NO.33, BUILT IN 1984, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KANASASHI ZOSENSHO, SHIMIZU. HAD AMMONIA LEAKAGE IN ENGINE ROOM, THIS LED TO AN EXPLOSION AND VESSEL SINKING. (MSD).