Tonga Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tonga Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 21.5 N,109 57 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 9.358333
  • Longitude: 109.950000
Water Depth 2200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name TONGA
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 108.9 m
Width 10.8 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 3902
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber,ore,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 27, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 5.9.79 SANK IN 092130N, 1095700E APPROX. (LL 7.9.79). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 24, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1963 BY OSAKA ZOSENSHO, OSAKA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JOO SENG LINES. PASSAGE KUANTAN FOR TAIWAN. SRANG A LEAK AND SANK. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the TONGA wreck located?

The TONGA wreck is located at coordinates 9 21.5 N,109 57 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TONGA?

The seabed around the TONGA lies at approximately 2200 meters deep.

When did the TONGA sink?

The TONGA sank on Aug 27, 1979.

When was the wreck of the TONGA discovered?

The wreck of the TONGA was discovered in 1979.

What country did the TONGA belong to?

The TONGA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the TONGA carrying?

The TONGA was carrying timber,ore,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the TONGA?

The TONGA had a tonnage of 3902 tons.

What type of wreck is the TONGA?

The TONGA is classified as a carrier.

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