Young Kwang No 3 Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
Young kwang no 3 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
15 57 S,173 45 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: -15.950000
- Longitude: -173.750000
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| Water Depth |
0 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
YOUNG KWANG NO 3 |
|
Type
|
fishing vessel
|
| Flag |
KP |
| Length |
38.4 m |
| Width |
7 m |
| Draught |
2.7 |
| Tonnage |
184 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 23, 1987
|
| Original Detection Year |
1987 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Feb 4, 2008 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck Young Kwang No 3 is located in the South Pacific Ocean near Tonga at coordinates 15 57 S, 173 45 W. This underwater obstruction consists of the remains of the vessel which grounded on a coral reef. Due to the nature of the grounding, the site remains in deep water and salvage operations were deemed unlikely. The wreckage is documented under official hydrographic records for this maritime position.
Surveying Details
H1278/86 7.10.87 GROUNDED ON CORAL REEF IN 155700S, 1734300W APPROX. UNLIKELY TO BE SALVAGED. (LL, 18.9.87). PLOTS IN DEEP WATER. POSN 155700S, 1734500W FOR FILING ONLY.
Circumstances of loss
PASSAGE PAGO PAGO FOR SHUBA. RAN AGROUND IN BAD VISIBILITY ON REEF AT NIUATOPUTAPU ISLAND. (LL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
15 57 S,173 45 W
Young Kwang No 3 on Wreck Map
Young Kwang No 3 Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the YOUNG KWANG NO 3 wreck located?
The YOUNG KWANG NO 3 wreck is located at coordinates 15 57 S,173 45 W.
When did the YOUNG KWANG NO 3 sink?
The YOUNG KWANG NO 3 sank on Feb 23, 1987.
When was the wreck of the YOUNG KWANG NO 3 discovered?
The wreck of the YOUNG KWANG NO 3 was discovered in 1987.
What country did the YOUNG KWANG NO 3 belong to?
The YOUNG KWANG NO 3 belonged to KP.
What was the tonnage of the YOUNG KWANG NO 3?
The YOUNG KWANG NO 3 had a tonnage of 184 tons.
What type of wreck is the YOUNG KWANG NO 3?
The YOUNG KWANG NO 3 is classified as a fishing vessel.