Tien Fu (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tien fu (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 17.565 N,114 22.333 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.292750
  • Longitude: 114.372217
Wreck Depth 27.5 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TIEN FU (POSSIBLY)
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 101.1 m
Width 16 m
Draught 6.8
Tonnage 3379
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 17, 1990
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH548/350/01 24.7.90 SANK IN 221730N, 1142142E. (LL, 22.6.90). INS AS DW PA - NM 2230/90. 21.3.96 WGD POSN: 221725N, 1142150.5E. NE 1916. HH550/414/02 24.11.00 DELETE DW PA. (HONG KONG, CHINA, MARINE DEPT FAX DTD 15.11.00). - NM 5014/00. NOT REFERRED TO WRECKS HH550/414/02 1.5.01 WK 23.5MTRS LOCATED IN 2217.554N, 11422.328E [WGD]. (HONG KONG, CHINA, MARINE DEPT, FAX DTD 26.4.01). - NM 2225/01. 18.6.02 NOT SHOWN ON PRC CHART 15020 [2001 EDN]. VERY LIKELY THAT CHINESE CHART NOT UPDATED FOR THIS WK. FORMER CORRECTION OF 1.5.01 REFERS. NCA. HH548/414/03 20.6.02 IDENTITY OF WRECK QUERIED WITH HONG KONG MARINE DEPT. HH548/414/03 26.6.02 HONG KONG AUTHORITIES UNABLE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THIS WK OR [61126] IS THE 'TIEU FU' (HONG KONG, CHINA, MARINE DEPT FAX DTD 25.6.02). RECORD AMENDED TO TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) SEE ALSO 61126. SEP 2016/000044743 6.4.16 SHOWN AS WK 27.5MTRS IN 2217.565N, 11422.333E [WGD] ON C24C403E. (EDN 2.5, DTD 19.2.16). AMEND DW 27.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2019

Circumstances of loss

TOOK ON LIST IN MOUNTAINOUS SEAS DURING TROPICAL STORM 'NATHAN'. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK. PASSAGE TAIWAN FOR GUANGDONG.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 22 17.565 N,114 22.333 E
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FAQ

Where is the TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 22 17.565 N,114 22.333 E.

How deep is the TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 27.5 meters and is located at coordinates 22 17.565 N,114 22.333 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TIEN FU (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 17, 1990.

When was the wreck of the TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1990.

What country did the TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) belonged to PA.

What cargo was the TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,timber.

What was the tonnage of the TIEN FU (POSSIBLY)?

The TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3379 tons.

What type of wreck is the TIEN FU (POSSIBLY)?

The TIEN FU (POSSIBLY) is classified as a carrier.

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