Petchomphoo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Petchomphoo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		11 25 N,111 57 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.416667
  • Longitude: 111.950000
Water Depth 4300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PETCHOMPHOO
Type bulk carrier
Flag TH
Length 145.1 m
Width 21.6 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 9730
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 18, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Original Source other
Surveying Details HH100/350/02 10.6.92 LAST REPORTED POSN 112500N, 1115700E. (MTL, APL '92). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2007

Circumstances of loss

EX-KALLIPOLIS '88, EX-TIARA '84, EX-CAPTAIN LEMOS '83, EX-UNION FRIENDSHIP '76. BUILT IN 1969 BY NAMURA ZOSENSHO K K, OSAKA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COASTAL SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE NAKHODKA FOR PORT KELANG AND BANGKOK. REPORTED TAKING WATER AND DOWN BY THE HEAD DUE TO A FLOODED FOREPEAK TANK. NO FURTHER CONTACT MADE, PRESUMED SUNK WITH CREW OF 24. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the PETCHOMPHOO wreck located?

The PETCHOMPHOO wreck is located at coordinates 11 25 N,111 57 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PETCHOMPHOO?

The seabed around the PETCHOMPHOO lies at approximately 4300 meters deep.

When did the PETCHOMPHOO sink?

The PETCHOMPHOO sank on Aug 18, 1991.

When was the wreck of the PETCHOMPHOO discovered?

The wreck of the PETCHOMPHOO was discovered in 1991.

What country did the PETCHOMPHOO belong to?

The PETCHOMPHOO belonged to TH.

What cargo was the PETCHOMPHOO carrying?

The PETCHOMPHOO was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the PETCHOMPHOO?

The PETCHOMPHOO had a tonnage of 9730 tons.

What type of wreck is the PETCHOMPHOO?

The PETCHOMPHOO is classified as a bulk carrier.

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