Kwang Myung No.52 Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
Kwang myung no.52 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
17 3.383 S,42 41.2 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: -17.056383
- Longitude: 42.686667
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| Water Depth |
0 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
KWANG MYUNG NO.52 |
|
Type
|
fishing vessel
|
| Flag |
KP |
| Tonnage |
300 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Sep 3, 1969
|
| Original Detection Year |
1969 |
| Last Detection Year |
1981 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 22, 2003 |
Surveying Details
17.9.69 17.9.69 VESSEL REPORTED STRANDED ON ROCKS ON ILE JUAN DE NOVA BANK IN 170000S, 424100E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.197). NCA YET. H4291/68 10.11.69 H4291/68 10.11.69 ST LIES249.5DEGS, 1.0M FROM POINTE OUEST BN OR, IN 170309S, 421048E. (MV HAUTMAN, HN). BR STD. 19.12.69 19.12.69 THIS VESSEL PRESUMED TO BE KWANG MJUNG NO.52 STRANDED ON 3.9.69 AND ABANDONED. (LLOYDS VOL.197 & 198). NCA. H4291/68 17.2.70 H4291/68 17.2.70 ST LIES 266DEGS, 1.6M FROM JUAN DE NOVA LT OR, 170309S, 424048E. (MV HOUTMAN, HN & HAMBURG NM 369/70). - NM 377/70. H4291/68 4.5.70 H4291/68 4.5.70 ST IN 170251S, 424043E OR, 270DEGS, 0.9M FROM POINTE OUEST BN, ABOUT 5C N OF BA POSN. (PARIS NM 70 14 21). NCA. H4291/68 28.11.72 H4291/68 28.11.72 ST IN 170248S, 424145E. (PARIS NM 72 44 24). DELETE FORMER AND INSERT IN NEW POSN. BR STD. H3750/76 9.7.76 H3750/76 9.7.76 ST SHOWN IN 170323S, 424212E ON FRENCH 6643. BR STD. H4185/80 11.6.81 H4185/80 11.6.81 REPORTED TO BE RADAR CONSPIC AT 18M FROM THE S. (MV FRESNO CITY, HN). NCA.
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KOREA WON YANG FISHERIES CO LTD. RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS ON ISLE JUAN NOVA BANK. (LLOYDS VOL.197)
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
17 3.383 S,42 41.2 E
Kwang Myung No.52 on Wreck Map
Kwang Myung No.52 Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the KWANG MYUNG NO.52 wreck located?
The KWANG MYUNG NO.52 wreck is located at coordinates 17 3.383 S,42 41.2 E.
When did the KWANG MYUNG NO.52 sink?
The KWANG MYUNG NO.52 sank on Sep 3, 1969.
When was the wreck of the KWANG MYUNG NO.52 discovered?
The wreck of the KWANG MYUNG NO.52 was discovered in 1969.
What country did the KWANG MYUNG NO.52 belong to?
The KWANG MYUNG NO.52 belonged to KP.
What was the tonnage of the KWANG MYUNG NO.52?
The KWANG MYUNG NO.52 had a tonnage of 300 tons.
What type of wreck is the KWANG MYUNG NO.52?
The KWANG MYUNG NO.52 is classified as a fishing vessel.