Chance No 802 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Chance no 802 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		0 7 S,44 6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -0.116667
  • Longitude: 44.100000
Water Depth 3000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHANCE NO 802
Type fishing vessel
Flag KP
Length 54.9 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 440
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 26, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 9, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck CHANCE NO 802 is located in the Indian Ocean at coordinates 0 7 S, 44 6 E. This underwater obstruction was scuttled on July 4, 1988, and is documented under survey reference H1273/88. The wreck site remains in deep water and is currently classified as too deep to be charted for navigation purposes.

Surveying Details

H1273/88 4.7.88 SCUTTLED IN 000700S, 440600E. (LL 273). NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART.

Circumstances of loss

17.6.88 HAD FIRE IN ENGINE ROOM ON 17.6.88. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW BUT TOWED BY 'CHANCE NO 803' TOWARDS MAHE. TOW WAS ABANDONED WHEN VESSEL TOOK ON LIST & AFTER SECTION SUBMERGED. TOW WAS RE-ESTABLISHED BY M SUPPLY V 'FISH EAGLE' BUT LATER VESSEL WAS SCUTTLED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the CHANCE NO 802 wreck located?

The CHANCE NO 802 wreck is located at coordinates 0 7 S,44 6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHANCE NO 802?

The seabed around the CHANCE NO 802 lies at approximately 3000 meters deep.

When did the CHANCE NO 802 sink?

The CHANCE NO 802 sank on Jun 26, 1988.

When was the wreck of the CHANCE NO 802 discovered?

The wreck of the CHANCE NO 802 was discovered in 1988.

What country did the CHANCE NO 802 belong to?

The CHANCE NO 802 belonged to KP.

What was the tonnage of the CHANCE NO 802?

The CHANCE NO 802 had a tonnage of 440 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHANCE NO 802?

The CHANCE NO 802 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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