North Danger Reefs

North Danger Reefs contains two major islands, Northeast Cay and Southwest Cay, surrounding a central lagoon measuring 20 meters in depth point.

The reef territory changed control multiple times, from French colonial administration to South Vietnam in 1954, followed by military occupations from different nations point.

Vietnamese kings documented the reef in their maritime records, with Le Quy Don making detailed observations about the region in 1776 point.

Ships must exercise extreme caution when navigating near North Danger Reefs due to shifting underwater formations and varying water depths point.

The central lagoon exhibits clear greenish-blue waters allowing visibility up to 42 meters deep during favorable weather conditions point.

Part of: Spratly Islands

GPS coordinates: 11.45000,114.35000

Latest update: March 9, 2025 00:20