Ching Fu No.101 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Ching fu no.101 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
7 7.5 S,52 46.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -7.125000
  • Longitude: 52.775000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHING FU NO.101
Type factory ship
Orientation 90
Tonnage 600
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 2, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 20.7.71 AGROUND ON CORAL REEF. SLIGHTLY DOWN BY THE HEAD AND APPROX 150YDS FROM DEEP WATER, HEADING 270DEGS. (LL, 20.7.71) H6633/59 17.8.71 H6633/59 17.8.71 STRANDED AND CONSPIC IN 070700S, 524730E. (BULLDOG, HN 1/71, 6.7.71) - NM 1304/71. H6633/59 11.11.71 H6633/59 11.11.71 POSN OF ISLANDS AMENDED. WK POSN IS NOW 070730S, 524630E. - NM 56/72. H4175/78 25.9.78 H4175/78 25.9.78 WRECK IS STILL UPRIGHT AND CONSPICUOUS. LIES ABOUT 0.5M N OF DONG SUNG NO.125. (SALVAGE ASSOCIATION, 22.8.78 - PHOTOGRAPH) - NFA. 20.11.89 20.11.89 NOW CHARTED AS ST
Last Amended Date Jan 1, 0721

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED AND WAS ABANDONED SUBSEQUENT TO UNSUCCESFUL SALVAGE ATTEMPT BY HM SHIPS BULLDOG AND BEAGLE. (LLOYDS 205/11).

General Comments

2 WRECKS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 7 7.5 S,52 46.5 E
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FAQ

Where is the CHING FU NO.101 wreck located?

The CHING FU NO.101 wreck is located at coordinates 7 7.5 S,52 46.5 E.

When did the CHING FU NO.101 sink?

The CHING FU NO.101 sank on Jul 2, 1971.

When was the wreck of the CHING FU NO.101 discovered?

The wreck of the CHING FU NO.101 was discovered in 1971.

What was the tonnage of the CHING FU NO.101?

The CHING FU NO.101 had a tonnage of 600 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHING FU NO.101?

The CHING FU NO.101 is classified as a factory ship.