Hwe Chang No 1 Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Hwe chang no 1 Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
10 49 S,31 0 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 5200 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | HWE CHANG NO 1 |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Tonnage | 253 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 9, 1975 |
| Original Detection Year | 1975 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 14.1.75 SANK IN 104900S, 310000W. (LL 219). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | May 27, 2009 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1970. SANK FOLLOWING LEAKAGE INTO ENGINE ROOM.