Tychong Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Tychong Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 56.48 N,103 21.09 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.941333
  • Longitude: 103.351500
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TYCHONG
Type carrier
Flag PA
Tonnage 1735
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products,containers
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 23, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2005

Surveying Details

H4719/70 18.2.76 H4719/70 18.2.76 BEACHED AT JAMBU BONGKOK, DUNGUN, IN POSN 045630N, 1032112E. NCA YET. (MALAYSIAN NM 4(T)/76). 22.3.76 22.3.76 EXPECTED TO BE REFLOATED ABOUT 20 MARCH AT HIGH TIDE. (LL 20.3.76). 20.4.76 20.4.76 ABANDONED IN 050300N, 1035000E. SALVAGE STARTED 22.3.76, COMPLETION 2 WEEKS. (LL 19.4.76). 22.7.76 22.7.76 SCRAPPING OPS BEGUN 14 JUNE & ARE EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED IN 3 MONTHS TIME. (LL 7.7.76). H4719/70 10.2.77 H4719/70 10.2.77 DURING PROGRESS OF CLEARANCE OPS, VESSEL NOW COVERS AT HIGH WATER. (PEN MALAYSIA NM 65(T)/76).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1952 BY GRANGEMOUTH DOCKYARD, GRANGEMOUTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TYCHONG SS CO. PASSAGE TAIWAN FOR JEDDAH. CARGO INCLUDED BICYCLES, SEWING MACHINES AND CARBIDE. ABANDONED DURING HEAVY WEATHER AFTER SPRINGING A LEAK. LATER WASHED ASHORE AT RU KABUR BEACH ABOUT 35 MILES FROM KUALA TRENGGANOU WITH TWO LARGE CRACKS IN THE HULL. LATER BROKE BACK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the TYCHONG wreck located?

The TYCHONG wreck is located at coordinates 4 56.48 N,103 21.09 E.

When did the TYCHONG sink?

The TYCHONG sank on Dec 23, 1975.

When was the wreck of the TYCHONG discovered?

The wreck of the TYCHONG was discovered in 1975.

What country did the TYCHONG belong to?

The TYCHONG belonged to PA.

What cargo was the TYCHONG carrying?

The TYCHONG was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products,containers.

What was the tonnage of the TYCHONG?

The TYCHONG had a tonnage of 1735 tons.

What type of wreck is the TYCHONG?

The TYCHONG is classified as a carrier.

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