Ching Fu No.101 Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
Ching fu no.101 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
7 7.5 S,52 46.5 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: -7.125000
- Longitude: 52.775000
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| Water Depth |
0 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
CHING FU NO.101 |
|
Type
|
factory ship
|
| Orientation |
90 |
| Tonnage |
600 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jul 2, 1971
|
| Original Detection Year |
1971 |
| Last Detection Year |
1978 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 1, 0721 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Wreck details for the fishing vessel CHING FU NO.101 located in the Indian Ocean near the Coetivy Island region. The current charted position for the wreck is 07 07.5 S, 52 46.5 E. Originally stranded aground on a coral reef in 1971, the vessel was recorded as being slightly down by the head and heading 270 degrees. Historical survey reports describe the wreck as upright and conspicuous in its environment. The site is located approximately 0.5 miles north of the wreck of Dong Sung No. 125. The obstruction is charted as a stranded wreck in a shallow coral reef area.
Surveying Details
20.7.71 AGROUND ON CORAL REEF. SLIGHTLY DOWN BY THE HEAD AND APPROX 150YDS FROM DEEP WATER, HEADING 270DEGS. (LL, 20.7.71) H6633/59 17.8.71 H6633/59 17.8.71 STRANDED AND CONSPIC IN 070700S, 524730E. (BULLDOG, HN 1/71, 6.7.71) - NM 1304/71. H6633/59 11.11.71 H6633/59 11.11.71 POSN OF ISLANDS AMENDED. WK POSN IS NOW 070730S, 524630E. - NM 56/72. H4175/78 25.9.78 H4175/78 25.9.78 WRECK IS STILL UPRIGHT AND CONSPICUOUS. LIES ABOUT 0.5M N OF DONG SUNG NO.125. (SALVAGE ASSOCIATION, 22.8.78 - PHOTOGRAPH) - NFA. 20.11.89 20.11.89 NOW CHARTED AS ST
Circumstances of loss
STRANDED AND WAS ABANDONED SUBSEQUENT TO UNSUCCESFUL SALVAGE ATTEMPT BY HM SHIPS BULLDOG AND BEAGLE. (LLOYDS 205/11).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
7 7.5 S,52 46.5 E
Ching Fu No.101 on Wreck Map
Ching Fu No.101 Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the CHING FU NO.101 wreck located?
The CHING FU NO.101 wreck is located at coordinates 7 7.5 S,52 46.5 E.
When did the CHING FU NO.101 sink?
The CHING FU NO.101 sank on Jul 2, 1971.
When was the wreck of the CHING FU NO.101 discovered?
The wreck of the CHING FU NO.101 was discovered in 1971.
What was the tonnage of the CHING FU NO.101?
The CHING FU NO.101 had a tonnage of 600 tons.
What type of wreck is the CHING FU NO.101?
The CHING FU NO.101 is classified as a factory ship.
General Comments
2 WRECKS