Dong Hwa No.303 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Dong hwa no.303 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
18 36 S,177 47.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -18.600000
  • Longitude: 177.791667
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DONG HWA NO.303
Type fishing vessel
Flag KP
Tonnage 183
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 16, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 25.8.78 STRANDED ON REEF IN 183500S, 1775100E. (LL CR SEPT 1977). PLOTS IN 900MTRS. FOR FILING ONLY. 29.8.03 FILING POSN AMENDED TO 1836.0S, 17747.5E [FJD]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2003

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED ON A REEF & SUBSQUENTLY EXTENSIVELY DAMAGED BY FIRE. (LL CR SEPT 1977).

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FAQ

Where is the DONG HWA NO.303 wreck located?

The DONG HWA NO.303 wreck is located at coordinates 18 36 S,177 47.5 E.

When did the DONG HWA NO.303 sink?

The DONG HWA NO.303 sank on Jul 16, 1977.

When was the wreck of the DONG HWA NO.303 discovered?

The wreck of the DONG HWA NO.303 was discovered in 1977.

What country did the DONG HWA NO.303 belong to?

The DONG HWA NO.303 belonged to KP.

What was the tonnage of the DONG HWA NO.303?

The DONG HWA NO.303 had a tonnage of 183 tons.

What type of wreck is the DONG HWA NO.303?

The DONG HWA NO.303 is classified as a fishing vessel.