M68635Y Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
M68635y Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 8.584 N,114 10.856 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.143067
  • Longitude: 114.180933
Wreck Depth 18.9 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name M68635Y
Type fishing vessel
Length 28 m
Width 7 m
Tonnage 132
Tonnage Type net
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 26, 1995
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2024

Surveying Details

HH548/436/03 13.9.95 SANK IN 220836N, 1141042E. (LL, 27.8.95). NCA YET. HH548/436/03 27.9.95 CONFIRMED AS 92FT LONG, 22.8FT BEAM, 134 NET TONS. (DIRECTOR OF MARINE FAX DTD 20.9.95). CHART AS WK USC PA 10MTRS. - NM 3469/95. 12.9.98 WGD POSN: 220830.5N, 1141051E. NE 1917. 19.3.01 SHOWN AS WK 21.0MTRS IN 2208.580N, 11410.860E [WGD] ON HONG KONG 2502 [DEC '00 EDN, SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM SHOWS AREA SURVEYED 2000]. BR STD. 18.10.05 SHOWN AS WK 21MTRS, FROM 1983 SURVEYS [SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM], ON PRC 15416 [2004 EDN, LARGEST SCALE], BUT AS WK 21.3MTRS FROM 2003 SURVEYS [SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM] ON PRC 15379 [2004 EDN, 2ND SCALE]. ACCEPT LATER DEPTH. AMEND TO WK 21.3MTRS. NE 937. 15.10.08 SHOWN AS WK 21.0MTRS ON HONG KONG 2502 [AUG '08 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 4127. 3.4.12 SHOWN IN 2208.584N, 11410.856E [WGD] ON C24C404S [EDN 1.24]. SEP 2013/000074575 8.4.13 NOW WK 18.9MTRS. (HONG KONG NM 7/21/13). - NM 2281/13.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH M CEMENT CARRIER 'FANG GANG 2'. FIVE CREW RESCUED BY 'FANG GANG 2' WHICH PROCEEDED TO FANGCHENG. (LL).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the M68635Y wreck located?

The M68635Y wreck is located at coordinates 22 8.584 N,114 10.856 E.

How deep is the M68635Y and where exactly is it located?

The M68635Y lies at a depth of about 18.9 meters and is located at coordinates 22 8.584 N,114 10.856 E.

How deep is the seabed around the M68635Y?

The seabed around the M68635Y lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the M68635Y sink?

The M68635Y sank on Aug 26, 1995.

When was the wreck of the M68635Y discovered?

The wreck of the M68635Y was discovered in 1995.

What was the tonnage of the M68635Y?

The M68635Y had a tonnage of 132 tons.

What type of wreck is the M68635Y?

The M68635Y is classified as a fishing vessel.

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