Duangdee Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Duangdee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 25.91 N,100 35.41 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.431833
  • Longitude: 100.590167
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name DUANGDEE
Type barge
Flag TH
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2010

Surveying Details

H] 1.3.78 SANK IN MAIN BAR CHANNEL CLOSE TO NO.3BUOY. VESSELS ENTERING AND LEAVING MUST USE W SIDE OF CHANNEL. (LL, 1.3.78) NCA YET. POSN APPROX 132548N, 103536E [INH] FOR FILING ONLY. 2.3.78 ONLY DAYLIGHT PILOTAGE TO BE ALLOWED UNTIL BARGE IS REMOVED. PORT AUTHORITY ENDEAVOURING TO OBTAIN FLOATING CRANE. (LL. 2.3.78) NCA. 9.3.78 CARGO OF SUGAR REMOVED BY DIVERS. HOPE TO REFLOAT BARGE WITHIN A FEW DAYS. (LL, 8.3.78) NCA. 21.3.78 LITTLE PROGRESS IN REFLOATING OPERATIONS. (LL, 21.3.78) NCA. 27.3.78 BARGE SALVED ON 25.3.78, PORT NOW OPERATING NORMALLY. (LL, 27.3.78) AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

1.3.78 OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SIAM OCEAN TRANSPORT CO. SANK IN THE MAIN BAR CHANNEL NEAR NO.3, DUE TO WAKE OF PASSING TANKER. (LL, 1.3.78)

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FAQ

Where is the DUANGDEE wreck located?

The DUANGDEE wreck is located at coordinates 13 25.91 N,100 35.41 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DUANGDEE?

The seabed around the DUANGDEE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the DUANGDEE sink?

The DUANGDEE sank on Feb 26, 1978.

When was the wreck of the DUANGDEE discovered?

The wreck of the DUANGDEE was discovered in 1978.

What country did the DUANGDEE belong to?

The DUANGDEE belonged to TH.

What cargo was the DUANGDEE carrying?

The DUANGDEE was carrying granular or powdery material.

What type of wreck is the DUANGDEE?

The DUANGDEE is classified as a barge.

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