Tonghai (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tonghai (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 27.597 N,8 22.151 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.459950
  • Longitude: -8.369183
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TONGHAI (POSSIBLY)
Type merchant vessel
Flag SE
Tonnage 6543
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 4, 1953
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 17, 2024

Surveying Details

H7110/53 11.11.53 VESSEL SUNK IN 432727N, 082233W APPROX IN 33FMS. (LLOYDS LIST). AWAIT SPANISH NM. NCA. H7110/53 19.5.54 BEING SALVAGED. (CADIZ TNM 17/342/54) NCA. H7110/53 29.11.55 SALVAGE TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED AND BUOY REMOVED. (CADIZ NM 44/879/55) NCA. H2235/81 17.6.81 NDW IN 432736N, 082212W. (SPANISH NM 18/594/81) NE 79. 22.7.81 EUR POSN: 432736N, 082206W. NC 1114. 3.8.93 NDW SHOWN IN 432740.5N, 082205.5W [EUR] ON SPANISH 412A [1992 EDN]. NE 1111. 27.1.01 SHOWN IN 4327.650N, 0822.087W [EUR] ON SPANISH 4122 [1997 EDN]. NC 1118. 27.7.02 SHOWN IN 4327.580N, 0822.177W [WGD] ON SPANISH 412A [JUN'01 EDN, ADOPTION]. NC 1094. SEP 2012/000115619 2.11.12 SHOWN IN 4327.584N, 0822.169W [WGD] ON ES400412 [EDN 3.5].

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL IN COLLISION WITH ESSO-CARDIFF OFF NW SPANISH COAST. (LLOYDS LIST)

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FAQ

Where is the TONGHAI (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TONGHAI (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 43 27.597 N,8 22.151 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TONGHAI (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the TONGHAI (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the TONGHAI (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TONGHAI (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 4, 1953.

When was the wreck of the TONGHAI (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TONGHAI (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1953.

What country did the TONGHAI (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TONGHAI (POSSIBLY) belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the TONGHAI (POSSIBLY)?

The TONGHAI (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 6543 tons.

What type of wreck is the TONGHAI (POSSIBLY)?

The TONGHAI (POSSIBLY) is classified as a merchant vessel.

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