Feng Chung No.11 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Feng chung no.11 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
33 49.25 S,18 22.25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -33.820833
  • Longitude: 18.370833
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FENG CHUNG NO.11
Type fishing vessel
Tonnage 164
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 4, 1975
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 9.7.75 9.7.75 VESSEL IN 334915S, 182215E APPROX, RAN AGROUND SW CORNER OF ROBBEN ISLAND, TABLE BAY. FLOODED & STARBOARD SIDE TO SHORE. (LL, 9.7.75). 16.7.75 16.7.75 VESSEL REPORTLY BROKE IN TWO SECTIONS 30FT APART. (LL, 12.7.75) 15.6.76 15.6.76 WK IN 334900S, 182100E. (LL QR 3/75). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 2, 2010

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND IN HEAVY FOG. ALL 20 CREW SAVED. HEAVY WEATHER CONDITIONS CAUSED FURTHER DETERIORATION. BROKEN IN TWO SECTIONS. (LL VOL.221)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 33 49.25 S,18 22.25 E
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FAQ

Where is the FENG CHUNG NO.11 wreck located?

The FENG CHUNG NO.11 wreck is located at coordinates 33 49.25 S,18 22.25 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FENG CHUNG NO.11?

The seabed around the FENG CHUNG NO.11 lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the FENG CHUNG NO.11 sink?

The FENG CHUNG NO.11 sank on Jul 4, 1975.

When was the wreck of the FENG CHUNG NO.11 discovered?

The wreck of the FENG CHUNG NO.11 was discovered in 1975.

What was the tonnage of the FENG CHUNG NO.11?

The FENG CHUNG NO.11 had a tonnage of 164 tons.

What type of wreck is the FENG CHUNG NO.11?

The FENG CHUNG NO.11 is classified as a fishing vessel.