Kum Woong No.7 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Kum woong no.7 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 31.049 N,13 43.891 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 9.517483
  • Longitude: -13.731517
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name KUM WOONG NO.7 (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag KP
Tonnage 349
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 14, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH432/350/01 3.7.90 SANK IN CONAKRY PORT. (LLOYDS VOL.280). NCA YET. HH432/350/01 4.9.90 STILL IN SAME POSN. NO SALVAGE ATTEMPT MADE AND, ACCORDING TO OWNERS, TO BE LEFT 'AS LIES' AS TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.281). HH425/420/01 7.5.92 ST SHOWN IN 093105N, 134358E APPROX, ON CHART CUTTING ENCLOSED WITH PORT INFO. (MV 'MULPHA' SIBU, HN DTD 31.3.92). - NM 1459/92. HH425/420/01 20.1.94 ST PA IN 093103N, 134358W. (FRENCH NM BLOCK 42 46 93). - NM BLOCK 100/94. 12.12.05 SHOWN AS ST PA IN 0931.072N, 1343.837W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7574 [INT 2858] [2004 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 412.
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2017

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1967. OWNED AT ITME OF LOSS BY KUM WOONG FISHERIES CO. LTD. CAPSIZED AND SANK FOLLOWING A FIRE, DESPITE EFFORTS OF CONAKRY FIRE BRIGADE AND LOCAL TUGS. (LLOYDS VOLS.280 & 281).

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FAQ

Where is the KUM WOONG NO.7 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The KUM WOONG NO.7 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 9 31.049 N,13 43.891 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KUM WOONG NO.7 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the KUM WOONG NO.7 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the KUM WOONG NO.7 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The KUM WOONG NO.7 (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 14, 1990.

When was the wreck of the KUM WOONG NO.7 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KUM WOONG NO.7 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1990.

What country did the KUM WOONG NO.7 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The KUM WOONG NO.7 (POSSIBLY) belonged to KP.

What was the tonnage of the KUM WOONG NO.7 (POSSIBLY)?

The KUM WOONG NO.7 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 349 tons.

What type of wreck is the KUM WOONG NO.7 (POSSIBLY)?

The KUM WOONG NO.7 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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