Hong Lin Fung 3 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Hong lin fung 3 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 17.898 N,113 51.943 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.298300
  • Longitude: 113.865717
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HONG LIN FUNG 3
Type carrier
Flag CN
Length 50.9 m
Cargo construction materials
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 14, 1998
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source local port authority
Markers ISO DANGER LT BUOY, FL(2) 10S, CLOSE S
Surveying Details HH550/406/04 1.10.98 SANK IN 221753.9N, 1135156.6E [WGD]. SITTING UPRIGHT. THE HIGHEST POINT, THE SIGNAL MAST ABOVE THE WHEELHOUSE, IS ABOUT 6MTRS ABOVE DATUM. NOW MARKED BY AN ISOLATED DANGER LT BUOY. UNLIKELY THAT THE WK WILL BE SALVAGED WITHIN THE NEXT TWO MONTHS. (HONG KONG, CHINA, MARINE DEPARTMENT, FAX DTD 29.9.98). HH550/406/04 5.10.98 LIT BUOY IS FL(2) 10SEC. BUOY IS ABOUT 3MTRS S OF WK. (HONG KONG CHINA, MARINE DEPTH, FAX DTD 5.10.98). - NM 4041/98. HH550/406/04 12.10.98 ABOVE DETAILS REPEATED. (HONG KONG, CHINA, MARINE DEPT NM 147/98). NFA. HH550/406/04 5.3.99 WK REMOVAL IN HAND. BUOY WILL BE REMOVED ON COMPLETION. (HONG KONG, CHINA, MARINE DEPT, FAX DTD 25.2.99). NCA. HH550/406/04 22.3.99 WK WAS REMOVED 1.3.99. SURVEY HAS BEEN ARRANGED TO CONFIRM LEAST DEPTH AFTER REMOVAL. ISO DANGER BUOY TO BE REMOVED AFTER SURVEY COMPLETED. (HONG KONG. CHINA, MARINE DEPT FAX DTD 17.3.99). NCA. HH550/406/04 23.4.99 ISO DANGER MARK HAS BEEN RECOVERED. INITIAL SURVEY SHOWS THAT THE AREA IS CLEARED OF OBSTRUCTION. (HONG KONG, CHINA, MARINE DEPT, FAX DTD 1.4.99). AMENDED TO LIFT. - NM 2002/99. HH550/406/05 19.8.99 CONFIRMATION OF DELETION OF ST AND BUOY. (CHINESE NM 15/175/99) - NFA.
Last Amended Date Apr 23, 1999
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 22 17.898 N,113 51.943 E
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FAQ

Where is the HONG LIN FUNG 3 wreck located?

The HONG LIN FUNG 3 wreck is located at coordinates 22 17.898 N,113 51.943 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HONG LIN FUNG 3?

The seabed around the HONG LIN FUNG 3 lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the HONG LIN FUNG 3 sink?

The HONG LIN FUNG 3 sank on Sep 14, 1998.

When was the wreck of the HONG LIN FUNG 3 discovered?

The wreck of the HONG LIN FUNG 3 was discovered in 1998.

What country did the HONG LIN FUNG 3 belong to?

The HONG LIN FUNG 3 belonged to CN.

What cargo was the HONG LIN FUNG 3 carrying?

The HONG LIN FUNG 3 was carrying construction materials.

What type of wreck is the HONG LIN FUNG 3?

The HONG LIN FUNG 3 is classified as a carrier.

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