Chung Ho Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Chung ho Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 7.648 N,114 14.998 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.127467
  • Longitude: 114.249967
Wreck Depth 26.1 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHUNG HO
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 96 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2849
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 5, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH548/436/01 17.12.92 SANK IN 220742N, 1141448E. (LL, 7.12.92) CHART AS DW PA. - NM 143/92. HH548/436/01 17.3.93 SANK IN 220736N, 1141456E APPROX. (HONG KONG NM 6(T)/93) NCA. 19.3.01 SHOWN AS WK 26.5MTRS IN 2207.640N, 11415.020E [WGD] ON HONG KONG 2502 [DEC '00 EDN, SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM SHOWS AREA SURVEYED 2000]. BR STD. HH548/436/05 1.2.04 AMENDED ON 1555, 1962 & 1968. - NM 612/04. SEP 2012/000064671 3.4.12 NOW WK 26.1MTRS IN 2207.648N, 11414.998E [WGD]. (CHINESE NM 13/362/12). - NM 3167/12.
Last Amended Date May 26, 2024

Circumstances of loss

EX- SHENG CHANG NO.2 [1992], EX- SUN WINNIE 3 [1992, EX- GOODLINK [1989], EX- INDERA PERTAMA [1989], EX- OCEAN BREEZE [1984], EX- WAKANASAN MARU [1977]. BUILT IN 1971 BY FUKUOKA ZOSEN K K, FUKUOKACARGO. OWNERS NOT STATED. PASSAGE HONG KONG FOR SHANTOU. CARGO SHIFTED IN STRONG WINDS, TOOK ON HEAVY LIST AND WAS EVENTUALLY ABANDONED BY CREW AFTER TRYING TO RETURN TO HONG KONG. LATER SANK QUICKLY. ALL 22 CREW RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CHUNG HO wreck located?

The CHUNG HO wreck is located at coordinates 22 7.648 N,114 14.998 E.

How deep is the CHUNG HO and where exactly is it located?

The CHUNG HO lies at a depth of about 26.1 meters and is located at coordinates 22 7.648 N,114 14.998 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHUNG HO?

The seabed around the CHUNG HO lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the CHUNG HO sink?

The CHUNG HO sank on Dec 5, 1992.

When was the wreck of the CHUNG HO discovered?

The wreck of the CHUNG HO was discovered in 1992.

What country did the CHUNG HO belong to?

The CHUNG HO belonged to PA.

What cargo was the CHUNG HO carrying?

The CHUNG HO was carrying containers,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the CHUNG HO?

The CHUNG HO had a tonnage of 2849 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHUNG HO?

The CHUNG HO is classified as a motor vessel.

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