Tong Joo Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Obstruction Category |
foul ground |
Tong joo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
6 1.626 N,80 13.524 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 6.027100
- Longitude: 80.225400
|
| Water Depth |
9 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
TONG JOO |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
SG |
| Length |
129.2 m |
| Width |
17.4 m |
| Draught |
7.9 |
| Tonnage |
4690 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
grain
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Sep 18, 1978
|
| Original Detection Year |
1979 |
| Last Detection Year |
2007 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 16, 2007 |
Surveying Details
H2460/78 5.11.79 H2460/78 5.11.79 SHOWN AS ST CONSPIC, CENTRED ON 060136N, 801324E AND LYING N/S WITH BOWS S, LENGTH 410FT, BEAM 60FT ON SURVEY [K8284/2]. INS STF CONSPIC. - NM 2804/79. H2460/78 7.7.81 H2460/78 7.7.81 SUPERSTRUCTURE HAS BEEN REMOVED, BUT OUTER KATTA STREAM MOORING BERTH STILL CLUTTERED WITH THIS WK. (LL, 2.7.81). NCA. H2460/78 9.3.82 H2460/78 9.3.82 CONTRACT FOR REMOVAL OF WK AWARDED. (LL, 6.3.82 & 14.5.82). NCA. 28.8.84 28.8.84 SHOWN AS 'RESTRICTED AREA AROUND SITE OF A WK' ON SURVEY 'APPS TO GALLE HBR' [K9421/1]. H2460/78 3.6.86 H2460/78 3.6.86 WK NOW TOTALLY INVISIBLE EXCEPT AT DEAD LW WHEN A VERY SMALL PART OF SUPERSTRUCTURE IS STILL AWASH. MARKED ALONG ITS W SIDE BY 3 SMALL RUST COLOURED CAN BUOYS. (M BRACKENBURY). AMEND TO STP (UNCOVERS) [INTER-TIDAL TINT]. - NM 1723/86. HH501/350/01 14.11.89 HH501/350/01 14.11.89 CONTRACT FOR REMOVAL OF WK, TO START 1.10.89 & TO LAST 3-4 MONTHS, AWARDED TO HANSUNG SALVAGE CO LTD., KOREA. (LL, 21.10.89). NCA YET. HH501/350/01 4.4.90 HH501/350/01 4.4.90 WK WAS COMPLETELY REMOVED AT END OF FEBRUARY. (LL, 3.4.90). NCA YET. HH501/350/01 19.4.90 HH501/350/01 19.4.90 CONFIRMED WK COMPLETELY REMOVED. SITE MAY STILL BE FOUL. RECOMMEND EXPUNGE FROM CHART. (DEPUTY HBR MASTER, SRI LANKA P.A., 11.4.90). AMEND TO FA, 120MTRS X 25MTRS, CENTRED IN 060136N, 801324E [KAN]. - NM 1302/90. 16.4.07 16.4.07 NOT SHOWN ON SRI LANKAN 107 [2004 EDN], BUT NOT CONCLUSIVELY DISPROVED BY 2005 SURVEY. DECISION AGREED WITH SRI LANKA, AS CHART NOW DUAL BADGED, TO RETAIN FOUL AREA IN 0601.626N, 8013.524E [WGD]. NE 819.
Circumstances of loss
19.9.78 VESSEL, BUILT 1950 BY BURNTISLAND SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, BURNTISLAND. GROUNDED WHILE BERTHING IN GALLE HBR, WHILST ON PASSAGE RANGOON TO TRINCOMALEE. VESSEL SANK TO MAIN DECK LEVEL, & SUBSEQUENTLY BROKE IN TWO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THAY HIEN GWAN (1961) (PTE) LTD, SHE WAS EVENTUALLY CUT UP & REMOVED FOR SCRAP. (LL, 19.9.78 & MSD)
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6 1.626 N,80 13.524 E
Tong Joo on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the TONG JOO wreck located?
The TONG JOO wreck is located at coordinates 6 1.626 N,80 13.524 E.
How deep is the seabed around the TONG JOO?
The seabed around the TONG JOO lies at approximately 9 meters deep.
When did the TONG JOO sink?
The TONG JOO sank on Sep 18, 1978.
When was the wreck of the TONG JOO discovered?
The wreck of the TONG JOO was discovered in 1979.
What country did the TONG JOO belong to?
The TONG JOO belonged to SG.
What cargo was the TONG JOO carrying?
The TONG JOO was carrying grain.
What was the tonnage of the TONG JOO?
The TONG JOO had a tonnage of 4690 tons.
What type of wreck is the TONG JOO?
The TONG JOO is classified as a motor vessel.