Kwang Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kwang Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 26.55 N,100 36.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.442500
  • Longitude: 100.603333
Wreck Depth 1.3 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name KWANG
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1931
Last Detection Year 1951
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H5014/31 16.7.31 H5014/31 16.7.31 WK OF SS KWANG IN 132633N, 1003612E. (BANGKOK NM 55/4/31) NCA YET. H5014/31 18.10.32 H5014/31 18.10.32 WRECK REMOVED. (BANGKOK NM 57/4/299/32) NCA. H5014/31 30.11.32 H5014/31 30.11.32 PARTS OF WK STILL REMAIN. FURTHER NOTICE WILL BE GIVEN. (BANGKOK NM 11/235/32) NCA YET. H5014/31 15.3.33 H5014/31 15.3.33 DISPERSAL OF WK USING EXPLOSIVES TO TAKE PLACE BETWEEN 18TH-28TH FEB 1933. (BANGKOK NM 37/1933) NCA. H3582/33 12.6.33 H3582/33 12.6.33 LTV, F.G, TEMPORARILY MOVED TO 70MTRS W OF WK. (BANGKOK NM 74/1933) NCA. H6493/33 26.9.33 H6493/33 26.9.33 NOW CHARTED AS DANGER CIRCLE WK, NO BUOY. (HYDRO DECISION PENDING SIAMESE NM) NE 999. H3053/36 18.3.38 H3053/36 18.3.38 WK LIES 306DEGS, 1.1C FROM BAR LT. (SIAMESE HYDRO) BR STD. H1977/40 3.3.41 H1977/40 3.3.41 NOW WK 1.3MTRS [0FMS 4FT]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BR STD. 8.7.51 8.7.51 NOT SHOWN ON SIAMESE 12. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 999.
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2010
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FAQ

Where is the KWANG wreck located?

The KWANG wreck is located at coordinates 13 26.55 N,100 36.2 E.

How deep is the KWANG and where exactly is it located?

The KWANG lies at a depth of about 1.3 meters and is located at coordinates 13 26.55 N,100 36.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KWANG?

The seabed around the KWANG lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When was the wreck of the KWANG discovered?

The wreck of the KWANG was discovered in 1931.

What type of wreck is the KWANG?

The KWANG is classified as a steam ship.

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