Chieh Foo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Chieh foo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 27.867 N,47 54.417 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.464450
  • Longitude: 47.906950
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHIEH FOO
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 153 m
Width 19.2 m
Draught 9.1
Orientation 67
Tonnage 9067
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 7, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 2000

Surveying Details

H5059/76 3.12.76 H5059/76 3.12.76 ST (CONSPIC) REPD IN POSN 313.6 DEG, 6.03M FROM MEDINA IS BN, AL KUWAYT. DESCRIBED AS CARGO SHIP, FLUSH DECK, RAISED FO'CS'LE, FUNNEL AMIDSHIPS, EVEN KEEL & UPRIGHT. ALL DERRICKS TOPPLED, ABOUT 8000 GTR. LIES ON A HEADING 070 DEG. APPEARS TO BE BURNT OUT. (MS STRATHEDDIE, HN DTD 22.11.76). INS AS ST CONSPIC. - NM 2596/76. 17.10.77 STILL BEACHED ON 17.10.77. SALVAGE OPS IN HAND. (LL 9.11.77) H2422/86 15.4.86 H2422/86 15.4.86 WK WAS TOWED FOR SCRAPPING IN PAKISTAN. (M C OBERMAN). DELETED. - NM 1251/86.

Circumstances of loss

3.8.76 CAUGHT FIRE, WHICH QUICKLY SPREAD, WHILE AT ANCHOR OFF KUWAIT. ANCHOR CABLE CUT & TOWED INTO SHALLOW WATER CLEAR OF OTHER SHIPPING, & ABANDONED. PROCLAIMED TOTAL LOSS BY AGENTS ON 3.8.76.

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FAQ

Where is the CHIEH FOO wreck located?

The CHIEH FOO wreck is located at coordinates 29 27.867 N,47 54.417 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHIEH FOO?

The seabed around the CHIEH FOO lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the CHIEH FOO sink?

The CHIEH FOO sank on Jul 7, 1976.

When was the wreck of the CHIEH FOO discovered?

The wreck of the CHIEH FOO was discovered in 1976.

What country did the CHIEH FOO belong to?

The CHIEH FOO belonged to PA.

What cargo was the CHIEH FOO carrying?

The CHIEH FOO was carrying timber,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the CHIEH FOO?

The CHIEH FOO had a tonnage of 9067 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHIEH FOO?

The CHIEH FOO is classified as a motor vessel.

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