Tronoh Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Tronoh Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 33.957 N,103 5.112 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.565950
  • Longitude: 103.085200
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRONOH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 38.1 m
Width 7 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 208
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo rubber,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 22, 1933
Original Detection Year 1933
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H7547/33 22.11.33 VESSEL SUNK IN 013400N, 1030500E, APPROX. (C IN C CHINA). PNM ISSUED. H7547/33 19.1.34 AREA BETWEEN REPD SINKING POSN AND FAIR CHANNEL BANK SWEPT AT DEPTH OF 10 FATHOMS. NOTHING FOUND. (HMS HERALD). INS AS DWPD IN 013400N, 10305003. - NM 137/34. HH100/351/02 2.3.90 CHARTED POSN RECENTLY EXAM'D USING E/S AND LOCAL KNOWLEDGE. NOTHING FOUND. LOCAL FISHERMEN REPORT LOSING NETS ON WK BUT IT IS THOUGHT THAT LITTLE CAN REMAIN PROUD OF THE SEABED. (E D FORD, 12.2.90). HH520/082/01 10.7.97 NOT FOUND. SAND AND MUD IN VICINITY. (IHO LTR DTD 15.4.97). AWAIT CHART CORRECTING NM. NCA. 14.10.98 AMENDED DEAD. NE 3947.
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 2022

Circumstances of loss

FOUNDERED DURING A STORM WHILE ON PASSAGE MUAR FOR SINGAPORE. (DODS). 26.10.33 FOUNDERED ABOUT A MILE FROM PULAU PISANG LT HO. (STRAITS TIMES, 26.10.33).

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FAQ

Where is the TRONOH wreck located?

The TRONOH wreck is located at coordinates 1 33.957 N,103 5.112 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TRONOH?

The seabed around the TRONOH lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the TRONOH sink?

The TRONOH sank on Oct 22, 1933.

When was the wreck of the TRONOH discovered?

The wreck of the TRONOH was discovered in 1933.

What country did the TRONOH belong to?

The TRONOH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TRONOH carrying?

The TRONOH was carrying rubber,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the TRONOH?

The TRONOH had a tonnage of 208 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRONOH?

The TRONOH is classified as a steam ship.

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