Fongku 051 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Fongku 051 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 16 S,159 21.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -6.266667
  • Longitude: 159.363333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FONGKU 051
Type trawler
Flag JP
Length 40 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 25, 1967
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 19, 1996

Surveying Details

H2778/69 24.3.69 H2778/69 24.3.69 VESSEL STRANDED INSIDE RONCADOR REEF IN APPROX POSN 061300S, 1592200E. (LL JULY 1967). H2219/70 5.2.70 H2219/70 5.2.70 ST IN POSN 061548S, 1592248E. (MS KWANGTUNG, HN). -- NM 294/70. 2.3.92 2.3.92 ST SHOWN ON US 81015. HH583/490/02 19.2.96 HH583/490/02 19.2.96 WK OF FISHING TRAWLER REMAINS ON THE SE SIDE OF REEF. UPRIGHT AND ABOUT 40MTRS IN LENGTH. BECOMING OVERGROWN WITH VEGETATION. PICKED UP ON A 3CM RADAR AT 14 MILES. WK LIES 322 DEGS 2.5 CABLES FROM GPS POSN 061643S, 1592204E. (MT PEDRO TRADER, HN DTD 11.1.96). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED ON INSIDE OF RONCADOR REEF. (LL).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, LENGTH AS REPORTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 6 16 S,159 21.8 E
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FAQ

Where is the FONGKU 051 wreck located?

The FONGKU 051 wreck is located at coordinates 6 16 S,159 21.8 E.

When did the FONGKU 051 sink?

The FONGKU 051 sank on Jul 25, 1967.

When was the wreck of the FONGKU 051 discovered?

The wreck of the FONGKU 051 was discovered in 1967.

What country did the FONGKU 051 belong to?

The FONGKU 051 belonged to JP.

What type of wreck is the FONGKU 051?

The FONGKU 051 is classified as a trawler.

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