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 |
| Last Amended Date |
May 21, 2010 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck known as Fongchung No. 11 is located off the coast of South Africa near Cape Town at the coordinates 35 58 S, 18 23 E. Originally reported after a distress call in 1975, the vessel was confirmed to be aground and abandoned. Subsequent nautical surveys and assessments indicate the wreckage lies in the Atlantic Ocean waters near the Cape Town coastline. The site is characterized as a structural wreck resting broadside-on the rocks. Historical maritime data from Lloyds List Volume 221 confirms the vessel reached this position after reporting it was sinking. Today, the location remains indexed for maritime safety and navigation purposes as a submerged obstruction at the specified 35 58 S, 18 23 E coordinates.
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).
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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.