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
  • Latitude: -15.950000
  • Longitude: -173.750000
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
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.
Last Amended Date Feb 4, 2008

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
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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.

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