Ding Feng No.1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ding feng no.1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 2 N,68 23 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.033333
  • Longitude: -68.383333
Water Depth 5000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DING FENG NO.1
Type factory ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 19.7.76 REPORTED LEAKING IN 210000N, 681800W APPROX. LATER REPORTED STILL AFLOAT IN 210200N, 682300W APPROX. GENERAL DEPTHS 2800FMS. (LL 29/30.6.76). NCA. 19.7.76 NOT LOCATED FOLLOWING SEARCH. LATER, LIFERAFT LOCATED IN 213500N, 693000W APPROX, BELIEVED TO BE FROM 'DING FENG NO1'. (LL 8/13.7.76). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Mar 2, 2006

Circumstances of loss

ABANDONED BY CREW IN LEAKING CONDITION, LATER PRESUMED SUNK. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 21 2 N,68 23 W
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FAQ

Where is the DING FENG NO.1 wreck located?

The DING FENG NO.1 wreck is located at coordinates 21 2 N,68 23 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DING FENG NO.1?

The seabed around the DING FENG NO.1 lies at approximately 5000 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the DING FENG NO.1 discovered?

The wreck of the DING FENG NO.1 was discovered in 1976.

What type of wreck is the DING FENG NO.1?

The DING FENG NO.1 is classified as a factory ship.

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