Choba Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Choba Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 0 N,64 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.000000
  • Longitude: 64.000000
Water Depth 3000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHOBA
Type motor vessel
Flag MT
Length 130.8 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 5687
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 7, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH120/350/01 1.8.91 SANK IN 200000N, 640000E, APPROX. SURVIVORS PICKED UP IN 194100N, 680200E 8 DAYS AFTER VESSEL SANK. (LL 18.7.91). NCA. IN OVER 3000MTRS. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 18, 2000

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE ON PASSAGE RUWAIS TO BANGKOK.

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FAQ

Where is the CHOBA wreck located?

The CHOBA wreck is located at coordinates 20 0 N,64 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHOBA?

The seabed around the CHOBA lies at approximately 3000 meters deep.

When did the CHOBA sink?

The CHOBA sank on Jul 7, 1991.

When was the wreck of the CHOBA discovered?

The wreck of the CHOBA was discovered in 1991.

What country did the CHOBA belong to?

The CHOBA belonged to MT.

What was the tonnage of the CHOBA?

The CHOBA had a tonnage of 5687 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHOBA?

The CHOBA is classified as a motor vessel.

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