Meng Yao No.366 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Meng yao no.366 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 11 S,24 29 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.183333
  • Longitude: 24.483333
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MENG YAO NO.366
Type trawler
Tonnage 900
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo shellfish and crustaceans
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 3, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 3, 2006

Surveying Details

HH451/350/01 1.9.89 HH451/350/01 1.9.89 AGOUND ABOUT 0.75M E OF TSITSKAMA RIVER, IN 341100S, 242900E APPROX. ENGINE ROOM FLOODED. CARGO AND BUNKERS HAVE BEEN REMOVED. SALVAGE BEING NEGOTIATED. (LL 4.7.89 & 12.8.89). NCA YET. HH451/350/01 20.9.89 HH451/350/01 20.9.89 TWO SALVAGE ATTEMPTS PROVED UNSUCCESSFUL. FURTHER ATTEMPTS TO BE MADE. (LL, 1.9.89). 12.10.89 12.10.89 STILL AGROUND, FURTHER ATTEMPT AT NEXT SPRING TIDES. (LL, 5.10.89). HH451/350/01 12.2.90 HH451/350/01 12.2.90 COULD NOT BE REFLOATED. REMAINS IN INITIAL STRANDING POSN. SALVORS HAVE WITHDRAWN. (LL, 25.1.90). NCA YET.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND UNDER POWER DURING HEAVY WEATHER. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 34 11 S,24 29 E
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FAQ

Where is the MENG YAO NO.366 wreck located?

The MENG YAO NO.366 wreck is located at coordinates 34 11 S,24 29 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MENG YAO NO.366?

The seabed around the MENG YAO NO.366 lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the MENG YAO NO.366 sink?

The MENG YAO NO.366 sank on Jul 3, 1989.

When was the wreck of the MENG YAO NO.366 discovered?

The wreck of the MENG YAO NO.366 was discovered in 1989.

What cargo was the MENG YAO NO.366 carrying?

The MENG YAO NO.366 was carrying shellfish and crustaceans.

What was the tonnage of the MENG YAO NO.366?

The MENG YAO NO.366 had a tonnage of 900 tons.

What type of wreck is the MENG YAO NO.366?

The MENG YAO NO.366 is classified as a trawler.

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