Dampto Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dampto Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 53.267 N,122 59.25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.887783
  • Longitude: 122.987500
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAMPTO
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 90.2 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2494
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 7, 1930
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1930
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H5257/30 12.8.30 H5257/30 12.8.30 DW PA IN 370000N, 1230300E. (SHANGHAI NM 985/30). - NM 1317/30. H5613/30 6.10.30 H5613/30 6.10.30 NOW NDW PA IN 365330N, 1225930E. (TOKYO NM 1229/30). - NM 1613/30. 4.11.80 4.11.80 NDW PA SHOWN IN 365316N, 1225915E ON PRC 9104. PLOTS IN LESS THAN 35MTRS, AMEND TO WK USC PA 18MTRS. NC 1254.
Last Amended Date Jun 4, 1984

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922 BY FORTH S.B. & E.CO. WITH TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 182NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A H MATHIESEN. PASSAGE CHINWANGTAO FOR SHANGHAI. WAS SUNK IN COLLISION WITH HOTEN MARU IN FOG OFF SHANTUNG PROMONTORY. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the DAMPTO wreck located?

The DAMPTO wreck is located at coordinates 36 53.267 N,122 59.25 E.

How deep is the DAMPTO and where exactly is it located?

The DAMPTO lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 36 53.267 N,122 59.25 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DAMPTO?

The seabed around the DAMPTO lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the DAMPTO sink?

The DAMPTO sank on Jul 7, 1930.

When was the wreck of the DAMPTO discovered?

The wreck of the DAMPTO was discovered in 1930.

What country did the DAMPTO belong to?

The DAMPTO belonged to NO.

What cargo was the DAMPTO carrying?

The DAMPTO was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the DAMPTO?

The DAMPTO had a tonnage of 2494 tons.

What type of wreck is the DAMPTO?

The DAMPTO is classified as a steam ship.

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