Hai Loon (Possibly) 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
Hai loon (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
13 34.683 N,100 34.727 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.578050
  • Longitude: 100.578783
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name HAI LOON (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 23, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 5.8.75 VESSEL REPORTED AT SAMUT PRAKAN, BANGKOK. CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO BOW & FORECASTLE, PORTSIDE OPEN TO SEA & FLOODED FULL LENGTH. RESTING ON BOTTOM & SUBMERGED TO MAIN DECK AT HIGH TIDE. (LL, 31.7.75). NCA YET. 27.3.87 ST SHOWN IN 133436.4N, 1003457.8E PORT OF THAILAND MAP 28-02 [1985 EDN, 1: 1:7500, UTM GRID ZONE 47]. BELIEVED TO BE OLD SIAM DATUM. BR STD. H] 23.3.92 'BARGE' REPD IN 133435N, 1003455E [INH]. (THAI TNM 10/85). NC 999. 11.7.08 NOT SHOWN ON THAI 112A [1ST EDN FEB '08, LARGEST SCALE]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 999.
Last Amended Date Jul 11, 2008

Circumstances of loss

31.7.75 CONSIDERABLY DAMAGED FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH WEST GERMAN MV BUCHENSTEIN. (LL, 31.7.75)

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 13 34.683 N,100 34.727 E
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FAQ

Where is the HAI LOON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HAI LOON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 13 34.683 N,100 34.727 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HAI LOON (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HAI LOON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the HAI LOON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HAI LOON (POSSIBLY) sank on May 23, 1975.

When was the wreck of the HAI LOON (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HAI LOON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1975.

What type of wreck is the HAI LOON (POSSIBLY)?

The HAI LOON (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.