Chin Chung No.7 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Chin chung no.7 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 44 S,174 39 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -21.733333
  • Longitude: 174.650000
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHIN CHUNG NO.7
Type fishing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 22, 1988
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 9, 2009

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreckage of the fishing vessel Chin Chung No. 7 is located at coordinates 21 44 S, 174 39 E near Conway Reef in the South Pacific Ocean. Following a 1988 incident where the vessel ran aground and took on water, the ship was subsequently refloated. This site is currently designated as no charting action required.

Surveying Details

H4735/82 8.7.88 AGROUND ON CONWAY REEF AND TAKING ON WATER. (LLOYDS VOL.272). NCA YET, POSN 214400S,1743900E FOR FILING ONLY. H4735/82 29.7.88 VESSEL REFLOATED. (LL, 5.7.88). AMENDED TO LIFT, NCA.

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED AGROUND ON CONWAY REEF. ALL 18 CREW SAFELY RESCUED. (LLOYDS VOL.272)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 21 44 S,174 39 E
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FAQ

Where is the CHIN CHUNG NO.7 wreck located?

The CHIN CHUNG NO.7 wreck is located at coordinates 21 44 S,174 39 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHIN CHUNG NO.7?

The seabed around the CHIN CHUNG NO.7 lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the CHIN CHUNG NO.7 sink?

The CHIN CHUNG NO.7 sank on Jun 22, 1988.

When was the wreck of the CHIN CHUNG NO.7 discovered?

The wreck of the CHIN CHUNG NO.7 was discovered in 1988.

What type of wreck is the CHIN CHUNG NO.7?

The CHIN CHUNG NO.7 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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