Tung King No 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Tung king no 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 23.88 S,40 23.238 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -22.398000
  • Longitude: 40.387300
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TUNG KING NO 1
Type fishing vessel
Tonnage 250
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 20, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 1, 2016

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck of the vessel TUNG KING NO 1 is located at coordinates 22 23.88 S, 40 23.238 E. Originally stranded on November 15, 1972, the wreck was noted as conspicuous on October 22, 1972, but subject to breaking up by heavy surf. Historical hydrographic surveys and French chart data record the site as a stranded wreck.

Surveying Details

15.11.72 STRANDED IN 222100S, 402200E. (LL 210). H4549/72 28.11.72 ST IN 222218S, 402300E. WRECK WAS CONSPICUOUS ON 22.10.72, BUT IS LIKELY TO BE BROKEN UP BY HEAVY SURF. (HMS LYNX, HN). INS AS ST. - NM 2300/72. 27.9.93 SHOWN AS ST PA IN 222205S, 402228E ON FRENCH 6643 [1991 EDN]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

ABANDONED AFTER RUNNING AGROUND ON CORAL REEF SOUTH OF ILE EUROPA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TA TUNG FISHERIES CO LTD. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the TUNG KING NO 1 wreck located?

The TUNG KING NO 1 wreck is located at coordinates 22 23.88 S,40 23.238 E.

When did the TUNG KING NO 1 sink?

The TUNG KING NO 1 sank on Oct 20, 1972.

When was the wreck of the TUNG KING NO 1 discovered?

The wreck of the TUNG KING NO 1 was discovered in 1972.

What was the tonnage of the TUNG KING NO 1?

The TUNG KING NO 1 had a tonnage of 250 tons.

What type of wreck is the TUNG KING NO 1?

The TUNG KING NO 1 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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