Chunder Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Chunder Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 1 N,113 15 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.016667
  • Longitude: 113.250000
Water Depth 2150 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHUNDER
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 90.5 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 6.6
Tonnage 1997
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 16, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH2500/74 30.11.79 SANK ABUT 300 MILES SSW OF HONG KONG IN 170100N, 1131500E APPROX. (LL 19.11.79). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 3, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1964 BY KANAZASHI ZOSENSHO, SHIMIZU. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WYNSTANLEY SHIPPING & TRADING LTD. PASSAGE BINTULU, SARAWAK FOR HONG KONG. SPRANG LIST IN NO 1 HOLD, DEVELOPED LIST AND SANK. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CHUNDER wreck located?

The CHUNDER wreck is located at coordinates 17 1 N,113 15 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHUNDER?

The seabed around the CHUNDER lies at approximately 2150 meters deep.

When did the CHUNDER sink?

The CHUNDER sank on Nov 16, 1979.

When was the wreck of the CHUNDER discovered?

The wreck of the CHUNDER was discovered in 1979.

What country did the CHUNDER belong to?

The CHUNDER belonged to PA.

What cargo was the CHUNDER carrying?

The CHUNDER was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the CHUNDER?

The CHUNDER had a tonnage of 1997 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHUNDER?

The CHUNDER is classified as a carrier.

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