Yih Fa (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Yih fa (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 22.1 N,104 32.28 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.368333
  • Longitude: 104.538000
Wreck Depth 16 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YIH FA (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Length 38.1 m
Width 7 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 269
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 4, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 12, 2023

Surveying Details

10.1.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 012300N, 1042800E APPROX. (LLOYDS 219). NCA. HH100/351/15 22.8.00 DIVED IN 0122.10N, 10432.28E [WGD] USING GPS. TOP OF WK IS AT ABOUT 18MTRS. DEPTH TO SEABED 24MTRS. A MODERN, STEEL TRAWLER, QUITE INTACT AND INVERTED. PARTIALLY COVERED IN NETS AND ROPES. (V SKOGLIE, EMAIL DTD 12.8.00). INS AS WK 16MTRS. - NM 4005/00.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER ENGINE ROOM FIRE, WHILST EN-ROUTE SINGAPORE TO TAIWAN. (LLOYDS 219)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 1 22.1 N,104 32.28 E
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FAQ

Where is the YIH FA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The YIH FA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 1 22.1 N,104 32.28 E.

How deep is the YIH FA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The YIH FA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 16 meters and is located at coordinates 1 22.1 N,104 32.28 E.

How deep is the seabed around the YIH FA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the YIH FA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the YIH FA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The YIH FA (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 4, 1975.

When was the wreck of the YIH FA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the YIH FA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1975.

What was the tonnage of the YIH FA (POSSIBLY)?

The YIH FA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 269 tons.

What type of wreck is the YIH FA (POSSIBLY)?

The YIH FA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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