Tong Joo Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Tong joo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 1.626 N,80 13.524 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.027100
  • Longitude: 80.225400
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TONG JOO
Type motor vessel
Flag SG
Length 129.2 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 4690
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 18, 1978
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H2460/78 5.11.79 H2460/78 5.11.79 SHOWN AS ST CONSPIC, CENTRED ON 060136N, 801324E AND LYING N/S WITH BOWS S, LENGTH 410FT, BEAM 60FT ON SURVEY [K8284/2]. INS STF CONSPIC. - NM 2804/79. H2460/78 7.7.81 H2460/78 7.7.81 SUPERSTRUCTURE HAS BEEN REMOVED, BUT OUTER KATTA STREAM MOORING BERTH STILL CLUTTERED WITH THIS WK. (LL, 2.7.81). NCA. H2460/78 9.3.82 H2460/78 9.3.82 CONTRACT FOR REMOVAL OF WK AWARDED. (LL, 6.3.82 & 14.5.82). NCA. 28.8.84 28.8.84 SHOWN AS 'RESTRICTED AREA AROUND SITE OF A WK' ON SURVEY 'APPS TO GALLE HBR' [K9421/1]. H2460/78 3.6.86 H2460/78 3.6.86 WK NOW TOTALLY INVISIBLE EXCEPT AT DEAD LW WHEN A VERY SMALL PART OF SUPERSTRUCTURE IS STILL AWASH. MARKED ALONG ITS W SIDE BY 3 SMALL RUST COLOURED CAN BUOYS. (M BRACKENBURY). AMEND TO STP (UNCOVERS) [INTER-TIDAL TINT]. - NM 1723/86. HH501/350/01 14.11.89 HH501/350/01 14.11.89 CONTRACT FOR REMOVAL OF WK, TO START 1.10.89 & TO LAST 3-4 MONTHS, AWARDED TO HANSUNG SALVAGE CO LTD., KOREA. (LL, 21.10.89). NCA YET. HH501/350/01 4.4.90 HH501/350/01 4.4.90 WK WAS COMPLETELY REMOVED AT END OF FEBRUARY. (LL, 3.4.90). NCA YET. HH501/350/01 19.4.90 HH501/350/01 19.4.90 CONFIRMED WK COMPLETELY REMOVED. SITE MAY STILL BE FOUL. RECOMMEND EXPUNGE FROM CHART. (DEPUTY HBR MASTER, SRI LANKA P.A., 11.4.90). AMEND TO FA, 120MTRS X 25MTRS, CENTRED IN 060136N, 801324E [KAN]. - NM 1302/90. 16.4.07 16.4.07 NOT SHOWN ON SRI LANKAN 107 [2004 EDN], BUT NOT CONCLUSIVELY DISPROVED BY 2005 SURVEY. DECISION AGREED WITH SRI LANKA, AS CHART NOW DUAL BADGED, TO RETAIN FOUL AREA IN 0601.626N, 8013.524E [WGD]. NE 819.
Last Amended Date Apr 16, 2007

Circumstances of loss

19.9.78 VESSEL, BUILT 1950 BY BURNTISLAND SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, BURNTISLAND. GROUNDED WHILE BERTHING IN GALLE HBR, WHILST ON PASSAGE RANGOON TO TRINCOMALEE. VESSEL SANK TO MAIN DECK LEVEL, & SUBSEQUENTLY BROKE IN TWO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THAY HIEN GWAN (1961) (PTE) LTD, SHE WAS EVENTUALLY CUT UP & REMOVED FOR SCRAP. (LL, 19.9.78 & MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the TONG JOO wreck located?

The TONG JOO wreck is located at coordinates 6 1.626 N,80 13.524 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TONG JOO?

The seabed around the TONG JOO lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the TONG JOO sink?

The TONG JOO sank on Sep 18, 1978.

When was the wreck of the TONG JOO discovered?

The wreck of the TONG JOO was discovered in 1979.

What country did the TONG JOO belong to?

The TONG JOO belonged to SG.

What cargo was the TONG JOO carrying?

The TONG JOO was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the TONG JOO?

The TONG JOO had a tonnage of 4690 tons.

What type of wreck is the TONG JOO?

The TONG JOO is classified as a motor vessel.

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