Kwang Myung No62 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Kwang myung no62 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 30 S,175 59.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -2.500000
  • Longitude: 175.986667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KWANG MYUNG NO62
Type fishing vessel
Flag KP
Length 42.7 m
Tonnage 352
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 25, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 26.3.80 VESSEL AGROUND AT TAMANA ISLAND IN 023000S, 1755900E. (LL 27.3.80). NCA. 5.11.01 RECORD REVIEWED. QUOTED POSN PLOTS ASHORE. INS AS STPA IN 0230.0S, 17559.2E. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2001

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND AT TAMANA ISLAND & CONSIDERED TOTAL LOSS.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 2 30 S,175 59.2 E
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FAQ

Where is the KWANG MYUNG NO62 wreck located?

The KWANG MYUNG NO62 wreck is located at coordinates 2 30 S,175 59.2 E.

When did the KWANG MYUNG NO62 sink?

The KWANG MYUNG NO62 sank on Mar 25, 1980.

When was the wreck of the KWANG MYUNG NO62 discovered?

The wreck of the KWANG MYUNG NO62 was discovered in 1980.

What country did the KWANG MYUNG NO62 belong to?

The KWANG MYUNG NO62 belonged to KP.

What was the tonnage of the KWANG MYUNG NO62?

The KWANG MYUNG NO62 had a tonnage of 352 tons.

What type of wreck is the KWANG MYUNG NO62?

The KWANG MYUNG NO62 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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