Nam Chang Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Nam chang Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 36.3 S,155 51.7 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -5.605000
  • Longitude: -155.861667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NAM CHANG
Type fishing vessel
Length 48.8 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 30, 1991

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck NAM CHANG is a stranded vessel located off the north coast of Starbuck Island in the Pacific Ocean. The wreck is situated at coordinates 5 36.3 S, 155 51.7 W. Historical survey records describe the NAM CHANG as a fishing vessel approximately 160 feet long. The wreck sits with its bow pointed toward the coast. When last documented, the structure appeared very rusty but remained largely intact. Search and navigation data identify this as a stranded wreck on the shoreline of Starbuck Island, serving as a landmark for maritime surveying and offshore obstacle monitoring.

Surveying Details

H4136/77 15.12.82 STRANDED WK, BOW TO COAST, ON N COAST STARBUCK I. ABOUT 160FT LONG. APPEARS V RUSTY BUT INTACT AND COMPARATIVELY RECENT LOSS. (RNZN HYD. 8.10.82). H5259/83 30.4.91 STRANDED WK OF FV NAM CHANG ON N COAST STARBUCK IS. IN 053718S [?053618S], 1555142W. (HMNZS MONOWAI, AIR PHOTO MW 14/132/85 (NEGATIVE ST 49), 5.7.85). INS AS ST IN 053618S, 1555142W. BR STD.

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FAQ

Where is the NAM CHANG wreck located?

The NAM CHANG wreck is located at coordinates 5 36.3 S,155 51.7 W.

When was the wreck of the NAM CHANG discovered?

The wreck of the NAM CHANG was discovered in 1982.

What type of wreck is the NAM CHANG?

The NAM CHANG is classified as a fishing vessel.

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