Fair Water Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Fair water Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 22 N,117 49 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.366667
  • Longitude: 117.816667
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FAIR WATER
Type carrier
Flag BZ
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 23, 1994
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH554/400/01 18.7.94 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 232200N, 1174900E. (LL, 24 & 25.6.94). INS AS DW PA. - NM 2609/94. 18.1.05 NOT SHOWN ON PRC 15010 [2004 EDN, 1:500,000]. OUTSIDE CHINESE WATERS, LARGER SCALE CHINESE CHARTS COVER AREA. NCA. 6.3.06 NOT SHOWN ON PRC 14370 [2005 EDN, 1:120,000, LARGEST SCALE]. SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM STATES SURVEY DATE 1984, OUTSIDE CHINESE WATERS, RETAIN AS CHARTED. NCA. 6.11.07 NOT SHOWN ON BA 1767 [MAY '07 EDN]. TO BE RE-INSERTED BY NM ACTION. - NM 5525/07. 24.3.09 [WGD] POSN: 2322.00N, 11749.00E. SEP 2009/000029872 13.5.09 NOT SHOWN ON PRC 14370 [2009 EDN, 1:120,000, LARGEST SCALE]. SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM STATES SURVEY DATE 1984, OUTSIDE CHINESE WATERS, RETAIN AS CHARTED. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 26, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1971. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH UNKNOWN LARGER VESSEL WHICH DID NOT STOP. 5 CREW MEMBERS RESCUED BY JI HAI 108, 7 MISSING. (LL).

General Comments

UK NM 2611/24

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FAQ

Where is the FAIR WATER wreck located?

The FAIR WATER wreck is located at coordinates 23 22 N,117 49 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FAIR WATER?

The seabed around the FAIR WATER lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the FAIR WATER sink?

The FAIR WATER sank on Jun 23, 1994.

When was the wreck of the FAIR WATER discovered?

The wreck of the FAIR WATER was discovered in 1994.

What country did the FAIR WATER belong to?

The FAIR WATER belonged to BZ.

What was the tonnage of the FAIR WATER?

The FAIR WATER had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the FAIR WATER?

The FAIR WATER is classified as a carrier.

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