Kao Hwa 3 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kao hwa 3 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 38 N,117 2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.633333
  • Longitude: 117.033333
Water Depth 4100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KAO HWA 3
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 102.1 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 2990
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 20, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH553/350/01 6.12.89 SANK IN 163800N, 1170200E, OR 180M W OF SAN FERNANDO, OR 380M SE OF HONG KONG. (LL, 21.11.89). PLOTS IN OVER 4000MTRS. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date May 3, 2000

Circumstances of loss

EX-SUN RICHIE '89, EX-RAGANO '87, EX-RAGANG '85, EX-TAI AN '84, EX-HOCHUN '83, EX-CROCUS '82, EX-SANNO MARU. BUILT I 1970 BY IMABARI ZOSEN KK. PASSAGE KAOHSIUNG FOR MANILA. TOOK WATER DURING ROUGH SEAS AND SANK. 2 MEN LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the KAO HWA 3 wreck located?

The KAO HWA 3 wreck is located at coordinates 16 38 N,117 2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KAO HWA 3?

The seabed around the KAO HWA 3 lies at approximately 4100 meters deep.

When did the KAO HWA 3 sink?

The KAO HWA 3 sank on Nov 20, 1989.

When was the wreck of the KAO HWA 3 discovered?

The wreck of the KAO HWA 3 was discovered in 1989.

What country did the KAO HWA 3 belong to?

The KAO HWA 3 belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the KAO HWA 3?

The KAO HWA 3 had a tonnage of 2990 tons.

What type of wreck is the KAO HWA 3?

The KAO HWA 3 is classified as a carrier.

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