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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

HTMS Chang Wreck

4 February, 2023

Team Leader
Pathompong Phongsaporamut
Number of Participants
1
Total Debris Collected
3 kgs (estimated)

11.914048778251, 102.21920013428

Survey Information

Location Name
HTMS Chang Wreck
Organization/Dive Centre
MV January Princess
Country
Thailand
Date
4 February, 2023
Survey Duration
30 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 11.914048778251
Longitude: 102.21920013428
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
20–25 meters
Area Surveyed
150 m2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
Shipwreck
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high
plastic materials collected
Fishing: Nets & Pieces Of Nets 1

Yes, the fisherman around the area have tried to drage a fishing net above the wreck but accidently stuck in front of the wreck at 25 meters.

Fishing net

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