Sang Thai Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sang thai Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 41.82 N,99 58.71 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 9.697000
  • Longitude: 99.978500
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name SANG THAI
Type motor vessel
Flag TH
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 4, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3214/71 10.5.73 REPORTED BY THAI NAVAL VESSEL IN 094142N, 995854E. ALWAYS SUBMERGED IN PARTS. (THAI NM 306/2515). PRESUMED TO INDICATE THAT WK PARTIALLY SHOWS. CHART AS ST PA. BR STD. H3214/71 6.6.73 STRANDED IN 094142N, 995854E APPROX. (THAI NM 306/2515). - NM 1197/73. 27.7.81 SHOWN AS ST ON THAI 204 [1980 EDN]. AMEND TO ST. BR STD. 26.10.93 NOT SHOWN ON THAI 204 [1993 EDN]. DELETE. BR STD. 20.7.94 NOT SHOWN ON THAI 243 [1991 EDN] BUT STILL APPEARS IN THAI TEMP NMS [JAN 1994]. CHART AS ST PA. BR STD. HH515/400/04 10.3.00 WK, ALWAYS SUBMERGED IN PARTS, IN 0941.7N, 9958.9E APPROX. (THAI NM 306/2525(T) DTD JAN 1999). [THAI ORIGINAL REF: TELEGRAM FROM HTMS PANGAN DTD 11.12.72]. CHART AS ST PA. NE 3963.
Last Amended Date May 10, 2019

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK DURING A TYPHOON SOUTH OF PANGAN ISLAND. BEING BROKEN UP FOR SCRAP. CARGO PARTLY SALVAGED. (LLOYDS VOL.212)

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FAQ

Where is the SANG THAI wreck located?

The SANG THAI wreck is located at coordinates 9 41.82 N,99 58.71 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SANG THAI?

The seabed around the SANG THAI lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the SANG THAI sink?

The SANG THAI sank on Dec 4, 1972.

When was the wreck of the SANG THAI discovered?

The wreck of the SANG THAI was discovered in 1972.

What country did the SANG THAI belong to?

The SANG THAI belonged to TH.

What cargo was the SANG THAI carrying?

The SANG THAI was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the SANG THAI?

The SANG THAI had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the SANG THAI?

The SANG THAI is classified as a motor vessel.

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