Mars Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mars Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 48 N,116 6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.800000
  • Longitude: 116.100000
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.6 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 1021
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 14, 1871
Original Detection Year 1871
Original Source other
Surveying Details 21.9.72 WRECKED NEAR CUPCHI POINT. (DODS). POSN 224800N, 11606E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 23, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1862 BY C J MARE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A HEARD & CO. INVERTED DIRECT ACTING ENGINE. PASSAGE HONG KONG FOR AMOY. CARRIED 233 CHINESE PASSENGERS. WAS TOTALLY WRECKED ON REEF NEAR COUCHI POINT. FIVE CHINESE SAILORS LOST, REST OF CREW AND PASSENGERS RECOVERED. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the MARS wreck located?

The MARS wreck is located at coordinates 22 48 N,116 6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARS?

The seabed around the MARS lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the MARS sink?

The MARS sank on Jun 14, 1871.

When was the wreck of the MARS discovered?

The wreck of the MARS was discovered in 1871.

What country did the MARS belong to?

The MARS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MARS carrying?

The MARS was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MARS?

The MARS had a tonnage of 1021 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARS?

The MARS is classified as a steam ship.

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