Dai Ho No.8 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Dai ho no.8 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 10.3 S,52 44.1 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -7.171667
  • Longitude: 52.735000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAI HO NO.8
Type fishing vessel
Flag KP
Tonnage 600
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 3, 1978
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 1, 0721

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck DAI HO NO.8 is located at coordinates 7 10.3 S, 52 44.1 E, situated off the southern shore of St Francois Island in the Amirante Islands. Identified as the center vessel of three wrecks, this maritime obstruction was originally reported in 1978. The wreck site is historically documented by the Salvage Association and remains a charted navigational hazard in the region.

Surveying Details

H4175/78 25.9.78 H4175/78 25.9.78 THE CENTRE ONE OF 3 WKS AGOUND ON S SHORE OF ST FRANCOIS IS. IN 071018S, 0524406E APPROX. (SALVAGE ASSOCIATION, 22.8.78 - PHOTOGRAPH) H4175/78 20.11.89 H4175/78 20.11.89 NOW CHARTED AS ST

Circumstances of loss

WENT TO THE ASSSTANCE OF MFV SUNLIGHT NO.21, WHICH HAD GROUNDED. CABLE BECAME ENTANGLED IN PROPELLER AND VESSEL WENT AGROUND. (LLOYDS 233, P.60)

General Comments

3 WRECKS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 7 10.3 S,52 44.1 E
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FAQ

Where is the DAI HO NO.8 wreck located?

The DAI HO NO.8 wreck is located at coordinates 7 10.3 S,52 44.1 E.

When did the DAI HO NO.8 sink?

The DAI HO NO.8 sank on Jul 3, 1978.

When was the wreck of the DAI HO NO.8 discovered?

The wreck of the DAI HO NO.8 was discovered in 1978.

What country did the DAI HO NO.8 belong to?

The DAI HO NO.8 belonged to KP.

What was the tonnage of the DAI HO NO.8?

The DAI HO NO.8 had a tonnage of 600 tons.

What type of wreck is the DAI HO NO.8?

The DAI HO NO.8 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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