Dong Won No 56 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dong won no 56 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
1 40.001 N,104 44.962 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.666683
  • Longitude: 104.749367
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DONG WON NO 56
Type fishing vessel
Flag KP
Tonnage 266
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 26, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2811/71 9.9.77 REPD AS DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION & MARKED BY A DAN BUOY IN 014000N, 1044500E. (LL, 27.8.77). 11.11.77 NOT TO BE SALVAGED, CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 11.11.77). H2811/77 30.12.77 DW PA IN 014000N, 1044500E. (INDO NM 41/422/77). INS AS DWPA. - NM 141/78. H2811/71 25.1.83 INS ON 2660A & 2757. - NM 461/83.
Last Amended Date Jun 4, 2024

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER SPRINGING A LEAK.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 1 40.001 N,104 44.962 E
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FAQ

Where is the DONG WON NO 56 wreck located?

The DONG WON NO 56 wreck is located at coordinates 1 40.001 N,104 44.962 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DONG WON NO 56?

The seabed around the DONG WON NO 56 lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the DONG WON NO 56 sink?

The DONG WON NO 56 sank on Aug 26, 1977.

When was the wreck of the DONG WON NO 56 discovered?

The wreck of the DONG WON NO 56 was discovered in 1977.

What country did the DONG WON NO 56 belong to?

The DONG WON NO 56 belonged to KP.

What was the tonnage of the DONG WON NO 56?

The DONG WON NO 56 had a tonnage of 266 tons.

What type of wreck is the DONG WON NO 56?

The DONG WON NO 56 is classified as a fishing vessel.