Cholon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cholon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 46.397 N,96 7.795 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.773283
  • Longitude: 96.129917
Wreck Depth 2.1 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHOLON
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1897
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Nov 12, 2009

Surveying Details

H497/23 18.1.23 H497/23 18.1.23 WK 'CHOLON' IN 164618N, 960800E, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY 'WK' WHICH HAS BEEN CHARTED SINCE 1897-8. NE 833. 18.10.26 18.10.26 NOT SHOWN ON SURVEYS [E1329] & [C9982]. DELETE BUOY. NE 833. H2846/35 8.5.35 H2846/35 8.5.35 SHOWN AS DW IN 164618N, 960800E, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY ON SURVEY [E 4406]. NE 833. H1249/47 27.2.47 H1249/47 27.2.47 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 2FMS. (PORT COMMISSIONER, RANGOON). - NM 506/47. 2.4.53 2.4.53 AREA SHOWN AS F. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 833. 13.5.86 13.5.86 SHOWN AS WK 'CHOLON' IN 164619N, 960758.5E WITH LEAST DEPTH 7FT [2.1MTRS] IN DEPTH 36FT DEPTHS OF 9-29FT ALSO SHOWN ON MAY 1964 SURVEY [K4525/1]. DANGER LINE EXTENDED TO INCLUDE WKS CLOSE E & SW, MARKED BY G CONICAL BUOY CLOSE SW ON NC 833. 12.11.09 12.11.09 WK & BUOY NOT SHOWN ON BURMA 09A [1ST EDN SEP '07, 1:30,000], BUT MYANMAR AUTHORITY CONCERNED FOR PORT LIMIT OF YANGON RIVER CONFIRM THAT WRECKS & OBSTNS SHOWN ON BA 833 STILL EXIST. (CAPT MIN THEIN TINT, BURMESE NAVY, E-MAIL DTD 1.10.08) RETAIN WK AS CHARTED, WITH DANGER LINE EXTENDED TO COVER WKS CLOSE E & SW. WGD POSN: 1646.397N, 9607.795E. NE 833.

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FAQ

Where is the CHOLON wreck located?

The CHOLON wreck is located at coordinates 16 46.397 N,96 7.795 E.

How deep is the CHOLON and where exactly is it located?

The CHOLON lies at a depth of about 2.1 meters and is located at coordinates 16 46.397 N,96 7.795 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHOLON?

The seabed around the CHOLON lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the CHOLON discovered?

The wreck of the CHOLON was discovered in 1897.

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