Span Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Span Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 35 N,103 25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 9.583333
  • Longitude: 103.416667
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPAN
Type motor vessel
Flag TH
Length 101.2 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2997
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 27, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3848/83 14.3.84 REPD ABANDONED BY CREW AND SLOWLY SINKING IN 093500N, 1032500E ON 27.1.84. (LL 30.1.84 & 1.2.84). UNDERSTOOD TO HAVE SUNK IN 073000N, 1053000E ON 26.1.84. (LL 22.2.84). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 4, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1967 BY IMAI ZOSEN, KOCHI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THAI OCEAN MANAGEMENT NAVIGATON CO. PASSAGE TANJONG MANI FOR BANGKOK. HOLDS FLOODED IN VERY HEAVY WEATHER AND VESSEL SANK. CREW OF 24 RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SPAN wreck located?

The SPAN wreck is located at coordinates 9 35 N,103 25 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SPAN?

The seabed around the SPAN lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the SPAN sink?

The SPAN sank on Jan 27, 1984.

When was the wreck of the SPAN discovered?

The wreck of the SPAN was discovered in 1984.

What country did the SPAN belong to?

The SPAN belonged to TH.

What cargo was the SPAN carrying?

The SPAN was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the SPAN?

The SPAN had a tonnage of 2997 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPAN?

The SPAN is classified as a motor vessel.

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