Tran Ninh Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Tran ninh Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 20.222 N,107 2.355 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.337033
  • Longitude: 107.039250
Wreck Depth 6.4 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRAN NINH
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 80.8 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1463
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 18, 1943
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers ISO DANGER LT BUOY, 'T', FL (2 + 1) 5 SEC CLOSE ESE
Surveying Details H4210/45 4.9.45 DW IN 102012N, 1070215E. (USNM 15/1078/45). - NM 2654/45. H953/46 7.5.46 LEAST DEPTH NOW 3.5FMS. G CON BUOY LAID IN 102010N, 1070205E. (WC 102.261). - NM 1504/46. HH546/404/01 9.8.93 ISO DANGER BUOY OBSERVED CLOSE TO WK IN 102036N, 1070236E. (MV SAIGON CONCORDE, HN 6.7.93). NCA YET. 5.12.07 SHOWN WITH ISO DANGER BUOY, 'PT', FL(2) 5 SEC, CLOSE ON ON BA 1016 [EDN 3 DTD 2.2.06]. 17.4.13 [WGD] POSN: 1020.222N, 10702.355E. NC 1059. SEP 2016/000119067 26.05.16 REMOVED DW 6.4MTRS IN 1020.222N, 10702.355E [WGD]. (CORRESP VIETNAMESE FOLLOWING NM 28/16 (13.05.16)). AMEND DEAD. - NM 3071/16.
Last Amended Date May 26, 2016

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH JAPANESE WARSHIP IN CAP ST JACQUES ROADS, INDO-CHINA. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the TRAN NINH wreck located?

The TRAN NINH wreck is located at coordinates 10 20.222 N,107 2.355 E.

How deep is the TRAN NINH and where exactly is it located?

The TRAN NINH lies at a depth of about 6.4 meters and is located at coordinates 10 20.222 N,107 2.355 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TRAN NINH?

The seabed around the TRAN NINH lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the TRAN NINH sink?

The TRAN NINH sank on Aug 18, 1943.

When was the wreck of the TRAN NINH discovered?

The wreck of the TRAN NINH was discovered in 1945.

What country did the TRAN NINH belong to?

The TRAN NINH belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the TRAN NINH?

The TRAN NINH had a tonnage of 1463 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRAN NINH?

The TRAN NINH is classified as a steam ship.

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