Seang Choon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Seang choon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 19.52 N,9 47.79 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.325333
  • Longitude: -9.796500
Wreck Depth 65 m
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEANG CHOON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 135.6 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 5807
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 10, 1917
Original Detection Year 1958
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4808/58 4.9.58 H4808/58 4.9.58 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. NO PREVIOUS RECORD OF WK IN THIS POSN. (RISDON BEAZLEY). H6907/29 26.6.69 H6907/29 26.6.69 POSN GIVEN IN LOSS BOOK IS 10M SW OF FASTNET WHICH IS 511400N, 094400W. INS AS NDW. NE 2424. H1280/78/37 24.4.78 H1280/78/37 24.4.78 LOCAL FISHERMEN REPORT WK IN 511930N, 094745W [OSI]. POSN BY DECCA. (G WILLIAMS, LTR DTD 17.4.78). AMEND WK USC 65MTRS. NC 2424. 11.9.79 11.9.79 AMEND WK USC 63MTRS. NC 2679.
Last Amended Date Oct 16, 1978

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1891 BY HARLAND & WOLFF LTD, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LIM CHIN TSONG, RANGOON. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. PASSAGE SYDNEY & DAKAR FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED BY U 87. 19 MEN LOST. (SII).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 19.52 N,9 47.79 W
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FAQ

Where is the SEANG CHOON wreck located?

The SEANG CHOON wreck is located at coordinates 51 19.52 N,9 47.79 W.

How deep is the SEANG CHOON and where exactly is it located?

The SEANG CHOON lies at a depth of about 65 meters and is located at coordinates 51 19.52 N,9 47.79 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SEANG CHOON?

The seabed around the SEANG CHOON lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the SEANG CHOON sink?

The SEANG CHOON sank on Jul 10, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SEANG CHOON discovered?

The wreck of the SEANG CHOON was discovered in 1958.

What country did the SEANG CHOON belong to?

The SEANG CHOON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SEANG CHOON carrying?

The SEANG CHOON was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SEANG CHOON?

The SEANG CHOON had a tonnage of 5807 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEANG CHOON?

The SEANG CHOON is classified as a steam ship.