Fongchung No.11 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fongchung no.11 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
35 58 S,18 23 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -35.966667
  • Longitude: 18.383333
Water Depth 3000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FONGCHUNG NO.11
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 4, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 7.7.75 WK IN 355800S, 182300E. MESSAGE RECEIVED 'MY SHIP AGROUND, NEAR CAPE TOWN PORT'. CAPE TOWN RADIO: WE NOTE ACCORDING TO HER POSN SHE DOES NOT SEEM TO BE AGROUND; ASKED WHETHER SHE WAS SINKING SHE SAID 'YES'. (LL VOL.221, P.12). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 18.5.10 INFORMATION REASESSED. PROBABLE POSN IS 355800S, 182300E, AS IS REPORTED BROADSIDE-ON ON ROCKS & ABANDONED NEAR CAPE TOWN. (LL VOL.221, P.12).
Last Amended Date May 21, 2010
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 35 58 S,18 23 E
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FAQ

Where is the FONGCHUNG NO.11 wreck located?

The FONGCHUNG NO.11 wreck is located at coordinates 35 58 S,18 23 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FONGCHUNG NO.11?

The seabed around the FONGCHUNG NO.11 lies at approximately 3000 meters deep.

When did the FONGCHUNG NO.11 sink?

The FONGCHUNG NO.11 sank on Jul 4, 1975.

When was the wreck of the FONGCHUNG NO.11 discovered?

The wreck of the FONGCHUNG NO.11 was discovered in 1975.