Fatshan Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Fatshan Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
22 19.6 N,114 3.367 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 6 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | FATSHAN |
| Type | ferry |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 16, 1971 |
| Original Detection Year | 1971 |
| Last Detection Year | 2003 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date | Oct 31, 2007 |
Circumstances of loss
CAPSIZED & PARTIALLY SUBMERGED OFF LANTAU IS, AFTER REPORTEDLY BEING HIT BY A DRIFTING SHIP DURING TYPHOON ROSE. 88 LIVES LOST. (LLOYDS VOLS.205-207)
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