Tong Hoe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Tong hoe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 10 S,38 57 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -17.166667
  • Longitude: 38.950000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TONG HOE
Type motor vessel
Flag SG
Cargo personnel,ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3079/72 30.3.82 VESSEL REPORTED STRANDED NEAR PONTA CALDEIRA IN 163900S, 393000E APPROX. (HYDOPAC 339/82[61] & LLOYDS 23.3.82) NCA, POSN PLOTS ON LAND. 24.3.82 REPORT DTD 24.3.82 STATES VESSEL AGROUND AT ILHA DO FOGO, IN 171000S, 385700E. (LLOYDS 247) NCA. 20.5.00 VESSEL REFLOATED ON 12.4.82, TOWED TO A SAFE ANCHORAGE AND LATER TOWED TO MOMBASA. (LLOYDS 248) AMENDED TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date May 20, 2000

Circumstances of loss

DRIVEN ASHORE DURING A CYCLONE. (LLOYDS VOL.247)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 17 10 S,38 57 E
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FAQ

Where is the TONG HOE wreck located?

The TONG HOE wreck is located at coordinates 17 10 S,38 57 E.

When was the wreck of the TONG HOE discovered?

The wreck of the TONG HOE was discovered in 1982.

What country did the TONG HOE belong to?

The TONG HOE belonged to SG.

What cargo was the TONG HOE carrying?

The TONG HOE was carrying personnel,ballast.

What type of wreck is the TONG HOE?

The TONG HOE is classified as a motor vessel.

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