Heng Chong Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Heng chong Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 41 N,122 18 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.683333
  • Longitude: 122.300000
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HENG CHONG
Type steam ship
Flag CN
Length 77.1 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1790
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 21, 1929
Original Detection Year 1929
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jan 7, 2009

Surveying Details

H1499/29 5.3.29 H1499/29 5.3.29 DW PA, 2 MASTS SHOWING 3FT ABOVE WATER, 16M N OF SHAWEISHAN LT. (SHANGHAI NM 940/29). INS IN 314100N, 1221800E. - NM 428/29. 20.2.48 20.2.48 SHOWN AS ST ON JAPANESE 408. NE 3480. 19.4.77 19.4.77 SHOWN AS ST ON CHINESE CHART 0106 [1976 EDN]. NCA. 10.12.80 10.12.80 SHOWN AS ST ON PRC 9307. NC 3480.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1904 BY RICKMERS A.G., WITH TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 136NHP. VESSEL OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HENG CHONG SS CO. PASSAGE TSINGTAO FOR SHANGHAI. FOUNDERED NEAR SHAWEISHAN ISLAND. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the HENG CHONG wreck located?

The HENG CHONG wreck is located at coordinates 31 41 N,122 18 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HENG CHONG?

The seabed around the HENG CHONG lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the HENG CHONG sink?

The HENG CHONG sank on Jan 21, 1929.

When was the wreck of the HENG CHONG discovered?

The wreck of the HENG CHONG was discovered in 1929.

What country did the HENG CHONG belong to?

The HENG CHONG belonged to CN.

What cargo was the HENG CHONG carrying?

The HENG CHONG was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HENG CHONG?

The HENG CHONG had a tonnage of 1790 tons.

What type of wreck is the HENG CHONG?

The HENG CHONG is classified as a steam ship.

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