Heng Yun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Heng yun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 15.6 N,116 52 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.260000
  • Longitude: 116.866667
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HENG YUN
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 102.1 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 2993
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 13, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH548/448/02 28.9.93 HH548/448/02 28.9.93 REPORTED TO BE IN DIFFICULTIES IN 231536N, 1165200E. LATER TO BE AROUND AND BROKEN IN TWO OFF SHANTOU, GUANGDONG PROVINCE, NEAR THE ABOVE POSN. PROVINCIAL AUTHORITIES ARE PLANNING TO SALVE HER. (LL, 15 & 16.9.93). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 23, 2006

Circumstances of loss

EX-VIGOUR VICTORY '92, EX-TONG FOO '88, EX-MELION '88, EX-YAMATO MARY '82. BUILT IN 1970 BY KURUSHIMA DOCKYARD CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HENG YUNG SS CO SA. PASSAGE HONG KONG FOR KEELUNG. TOOK WATER THROUGH HATCHES. DRIFTED AGROUND AND BROKE IN TWO. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the HENG YUN wreck located?

The HENG YUN wreck is located at coordinates 23 15.6 N,116 52 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HENG YUN?

The seabed around the HENG YUN lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the HENG YUN sink?

The HENG YUN sank on Sep 13, 1993.

When was the wreck of the HENG YUN discovered?

The wreck of the HENG YUN was discovered in 1993.

What country did the HENG YUN belong to?

The HENG YUN belonged to PA.

What cargo was the HENG YUN carrying?

The HENG YUN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the HENG YUN?

The HENG YUN had a tonnage of 2993 tons.

What type of wreck is the HENG YUN?

The HENG YUN is classified as a carrier.

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