Tien Fu (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Tien fu (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
22 17.565 N,114 22.333 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 22.292750
- Longitude: 114.372217
|
| Wreck Depth |
27.5 m
|
| Water Depth |
28 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
carrier
|
| Flag |
PA |
| Length |
101.1 m |
| Width |
16 m |
| Draught |
6.8 |
| Tonnage |
3379 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
general and mixed goods,timber
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 17, 1990
|
| Bottom Texture |
Mud |
| Original Detection Year |
1990 |
| Last Detection Year |
2018 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 17, 2019 |
Surveying Details
HH548/350/01 24.7.90 SANK IN 221730N, 1142142E. (LL, 22.6.90). INS AS DW PA - NM 2230/90. 21.3.96 WGD POSN: 221725N, 1142150.5E. NE 1916. HH550/414/02 24.11.00 DELETE DW PA. (HONG KONG, CHINA, MARINE DEPT FAX DTD 15.11.00). - NM 5014/00. NOT REFERRED TO WRECKS HH550/414/02 1.5.01 WK 23.5MTRS LOCATED IN 2217.554N, 11422.328E [WGD]. (HONG KONG, CHINA, MARINE DEPT, FAX DTD 26.4.01). - NM 2225/01. 18.6.02 NOT SHOWN ON PRC CHART 15020 [2001 EDN]. VERY LIKELY THAT CHINESE CHART NOT UPDATED FOR THIS WK. FORMER CORRECTION OF 1.5.01 REFERS. NCA. HH548/414/03 20.6.02 IDENTITY OF WRECK QUERIED WITH HONG KONG MARINE DEPT. HH548/414/03 26.6.02 HONG KONG AUTHORITIES UNABLE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THIS WK OR [61126] IS THE 'TIEU FU' (HONG KONG, CHINA, MARINE DEPT FAX DTD 25.6.02). RECORD AMENDED TO TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) SEE ALSO 61126. SEP 2016/000044743 6.4.16 SHOWN AS WK 27.5MTRS IN 2217.565N, 11422.333E [WGD] ON C24C403E. (EDN 2.5, DTD 19.2.16). AMEND DW 27.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
TOOK ON LIST IN MOUNTAINOUS SEAS DURING TROPICAL STORM 'NATHAN'. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK. PASSAGE TAIWAN FOR GUANGDONG.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
22 17.565 N,114 22.333 E
Tien Fu (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Tien Fu (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 22 17.565 N,114 22.333 E.
How deep is the TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 27.5 meters and is located at coordinates 22 17.565 N,114 22.333 E.
How deep is the seabed around the TIEN FU (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.
When did the TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) sink?
The TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 17, 1990.
When was the wreck of the TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1990.
What country did the TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) belonged to PA.
What cargo was the TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,timber.
What was the tonnage of the TIEN FU (POSSIBLY)?
The TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3379 tons.
What type of wreck is the TIEN FU (POSSIBLY)?
The TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) is classified as a carrier.