Wing On Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wing on Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		11 36 N,83 35.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.600000
  • Longitude: 83.591667
Water Depth 3450 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WING ON
Type carrier
Flag HN
Length 86.9 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 6.2
Tonnage 1972
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 28, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 1.6.78 SANK IN 113600N, 833530E. (LL 30 & 31.5.78). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1940 BY TSURUMI SEITETSU ZOSEN, YOKOHAMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STRAITS CHARTERING & AGENCIES LTD. PASSAGE MADRAS FOR MUARA. SANK AFTER TAKING IN WATER THROUGH HATCHES. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the WING ON wreck located?

The WING ON wreck is located at coordinates 11 36 N,83 35.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WING ON?

The seabed around the WING ON lies at approximately 3450 meters deep.

When did the WING ON sink?

The WING ON sank on May 28, 1978.

When was the wreck of the WING ON discovered?

The wreck of the WING ON was discovered in 1978.

What country did the WING ON belong to?

The WING ON belonged to HN.

What cargo was the WING ON carrying?

The WING ON was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the WING ON?

The WING ON had a tonnage of 1972 tons.

What type of wreck is the WING ON?

The WING ON is classified as a carrier.

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