Tung Nam Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Tung nam Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
5 51.8 N,119 41.933 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.863333
  • Longitude: 119.698883
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TUNG NAM
Type motor vessel
Flag SG
Length 104.9 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 3198
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 5, 1975
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 9.12.75 9.12.75 ST IN 055148N, 1194156E. (LL, 9.12.75). NCA YET, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 25.12.75 25.12.75 VESSEL REPORTED RE-DELIVERED BY SALVORS TO OWNERS. (LLOYDS VOL.223). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 9, 2009

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL INTENTIONALLY BEACHED WHEN SHE STARTED TO LIST IN 055148N, 1194156E. INTENTION TO SALVE. (LLOYDS VOL.222).

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FAQ

Where is the TUNG NAM wreck located?

The TUNG NAM wreck is located at coordinates 5 51.8 N,119 41.933 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TUNG NAM?

The seabed around the TUNG NAM lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the TUNG NAM sink?

The TUNG NAM sank on Dec 5, 1975.

When was the wreck of the TUNG NAM discovered?

The wreck of the TUNG NAM was discovered in 1975.

What country did the TUNG NAM belong to?

The TUNG NAM belonged to SG.

What cargo was the TUNG NAM carrying?

The TUNG NAM was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the TUNG NAM?

The TUNG NAM had a tonnage of 3198 tons.

What type of wreck is the TUNG NAM?

The TUNG NAM is classified as a motor vessel.