Fong Tai No 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Fong tai no 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
3 48.88 S,55 39.71 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -3.814667
  • Longitude: 55.661833
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FONG TAI NO 1
Type fishing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 13, 1974
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 18.11.74 18.11.74 AGROUND ON SW SHORE OF ILE DENIS, SOME 400FT FROM HW MARK [ABOUT 3M S OF SIGNALLED POSN, WHICH WAS 034500S, 554000E]. (LL 218). NCA. 26.11.74 26.11.74 INSPECTION BY DIVERS SHOWS FORWARD TWO-THIRDS OF VESSEL AGROUND IN TROUGH OF DEAD CORAL. VESSEL UPRIGHT ON EVEN KEEL. (LL 218). 16.9.76 16.9.76 NOW CHARTED AS ST PA IN 0348.750S, 5539.750E [SEI]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 724. 22.2.03 22.2.03 CHARTED AS ST PA IN 0348.880S, 5539.710E [WGD]. NE 724.
Last Amended Date Feb 22, 2003

Circumstances of loss

AGROUND ON SW SHORE OF DENIS IS, SALVAGE IMPRACTICABLE. CREW RESCUED. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 3 48.88 S,55 39.71 E
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FAQ

Where is the FONG TAI NO 1 wreck located?

The FONG TAI NO 1 wreck is located at coordinates 3 48.88 S,55 39.71 E.

When did the FONG TAI NO 1 sink?

The FONG TAI NO 1 sank on Nov 13, 1974.

When was the wreck of the FONG TAI NO 1 discovered?

The wreck of the FONG TAI NO 1 was discovered in 1974.

What type of wreck is the FONG TAI NO 1?

The FONG TAI NO 1 is classified as a fishing vessel.