Nam Sung No 72 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Nam sung no 72 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
18 0 N,17 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.000000
  • Longitude: -17.000000
Water Depth 1755 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NAM SUNG NO 72
Type fishing vessel
Flag KP
Length 50 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 350
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 20, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 8.4.80 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 180000N, 170000W APPROX. (LLOYDS ID FEB 1980). PLOTS IN OVER 1000MTRS. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. 3.8.02 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7387 [1998 EDN]. NC 1662. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 5, 2010

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, SANK DURING HEAVY WEATHER OFF MAURITANIA. CREW RESCUED. (LLOYDS ID FEB 1980).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 18 0 N,17 0 W
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FAQ

Where is the NAM SUNG NO 72 wreck located?

The NAM SUNG NO 72 wreck is located at coordinates 18 0 N,17 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NAM SUNG NO 72?

The seabed around the NAM SUNG NO 72 lies at approximately 1755 meters deep.

When did the NAM SUNG NO 72 sink?

The NAM SUNG NO 72 sank on Feb 20, 1980.

When was the wreck of the NAM SUNG NO 72 discovered?

The wreck of the NAM SUNG NO 72 was discovered in 1980.

What country did the NAM SUNG NO 72 belong to?

The NAM SUNG NO 72 belonged to KP.

What was the tonnage of the NAM SUNG NO 72?

The NAM SUNG NO 72 had a tonnage of 350 tons.

What type of wreck is the NAM SUNG NO 72?

The NAM SUNG NO 72 is classified as a fishing vessel.