Fenglai No.1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fenglai no.1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 17 S,131 55 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -7.283333
  • Longitude: 131.916667
Water Depth 85 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name FENGLAI NO.1
Type trawler
Tonnage 280
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 16, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 23.9.75 REPORTEDLY GROUNDED IN 071700S, 1315500E APPROX. CREW RESCUED. (LL, 17.7.75 & 23.9.75). FOR FILING ONLY. 13.9.00 POSSIBLY ST LISTED IN 0715.00S, 13157.333E [SEE 48189].
Last Amended Date Apr 10, 2013

Circumstances of loss

FENG LAI NO.1, NOT FENG LAI AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED, STRANDED NEAR TIMORLAUT ISLAND (TANIMBAR) OWING TO MACHINERY BREAKDOWN. VESSEL CONFISCATED BY INDONESIAN GOVERNMENT. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the FENGLAI NO.1 wreck located?

The FENGLAI NO.1 wreck is located at coordinates 7 17 S,131 55 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FENGLAI NO.1?

The seabed around the FENGLAI NO.1 lies at approximately 85 meters deep.

When did the FENGLAI NO.1 sink?

The FENGLAI NO.1 sank on Jul 16, 1975.

When was the wreck of the FENGLAI NO.1 discovered?

The wreck of the FENGLAI NO.1 was discovered in 1975.

What was the tonnage of the FENGLAI NO.1?

The FENGLAI NO.1 had a tonnage of 280 tons.

What type of wreck is the FENGLAI NO.1?

The FENGLAI NO.1 is classified as a trawler.

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