Kian Soon Chong Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kian soon chong Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 29.96 N,110 20.22 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 3.499333
  • Longitude: 110.337000
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KIAN SOON CHONG
Type fishing vessel
Flag SG
Tonnage 80
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 10, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4349/77 5.8.86 SANK IN 033000N, 1102000E, APPROX. NO SALVAGE TO BE ATTEMPTED. (HYDROPAC 834/86(71) & LL 18.7.86). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. 13.5.05 NOT SHOWN ON SARWAK 3 [AUG'98 EDN]. RETAIN AS NDWPA IN EXISTING POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 26, 2004

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH S KOREAN MV DOO YANG IVORY. (LL).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the KIAN SOON CHONG wreck located?

The KIAN SOON CHONG wreck is located at coordinates 3 29.96 N,110 20.22 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KIAN SOON CHONG?

The seabed around the KIAN SOON CHONG lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the KIAN SOON CHONG sink?

The KIAN SOON CHONG sank on Jul 10, 1986.

When was the wreck of the KIAN SOON CHONG discovered?

The wreck of the KIAN SOON CHONG was discovered in 1986.

What country did the KIAN SOON CHONG belong to?

The KIAN SOON CHONG belonged to SG.

What was the tonnage of the KIAN SOON CHONG?

The KIAN SOON CHONG had a tonnage of 80 tons.

What type of wreck is the KIAN SOON CHONG?

The KIAN SOON CHONG is classified as a fishing vessel.

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