Hwe Chang No 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hwe chang no 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
10 49 S,31 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -10.816667
  • Longitude: -31.000000
Water Depth 5200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HWE CHANG NO 1
Type fishing vessel
Tonnage 253
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 14.1.75 SANK IN 104900S, 310000W. (LL 219). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 27, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1970. SANK FOLLOWING LEAKAGE INTO ENGINE ROOM.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 10 49 S,31 0 W
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FAQ

Where is the HWE CHANG NO 1 wreck located?

The HWE CHANG NO 1 wreck is located at coordinates 10 49 S,31 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HWE CHANG NO 1?

The seabed around the HWE CHANG NO 1 lies at approximately 5200 meters deep.

When did the HWE CHANG NO 1 sink?

The HWE CHANG NO 1 sank on Jan 9, 1975.

When was the wreck of the HWE CHANG NO 1 discovered?

The wreck of the HWE CHANG NO 1 was discovered in 1975.

What was the tonnage of the HWE CHANG NO 1?

The HWE CHANG NO 1 had a tonnage of 253 tons.

What type of wreck is the HWE CHANG NO 1?

The HWE CHANG NO 1 is classified as a fishing vessel.