Hong Ming (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hong ming (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 29.7 N,35 46.75 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.495000
  • Longitude: 35.779167
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HONG MING (PROBABLY)
Type carrier
Flag CN
Length 150 m
Width 18.6 m
Draught 7.9
Orientation 135
Tonnage 8550
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 8, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 1999

Surveying Details

H2274/82 6.5.82 STRANDED WK OF CHINESE SHIP SHOWN AGROUND IN 353018N, 354554E APPROX ON CUTTING OF 1036. OBSERVED 26.2.82. (J/2005/02/82). NCA. H3305/74 25.10.82 ST IN 352942N, 354636E. (HAMBURG NM 3063/82, FROM SHIPS REPORT 1.8.82). PLOTS OFF RAS ZIARET. NCA. H6723/82 2.3.83 APPARENTLY STILL AGROUND ON 13.12.82 IN APPROX 352945N, 354634E. STERN TOWARDS SHORE, HEADING SE, WITH SLIGHT LIST TO PORT. (J 2005/5/83). CHART AS ST PA. - NM 812/83. GROUNDED WHEN ANCHOR DRAGGED IN STRONG WINDS. TO BE BROKEN UP. (M T L NOV 1982). H2406/79 14.4.83 REPD AS ST PA RADAR CONSPIC IN 352944N, 354638E. (MV MANCHESTER FULMER, HN DTD 13.3.83). NCA. H2406/79 26.5.83 ENTIRE HULL & SUPERSTRUCTURE SHOWS ABOVE WATERLINE. (CRESTBANK HN). H1272/76 17.7.84 MV HONG MING HAS BEEN SCRAPPED. (LL, 14.6.84). NCA YET. 2.2.99 ST SHOWN IN 3529.700N, 3546.750E [UND] ON FRENCH 7513 [1998 EDN - INT 3669]. NC 1579.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1959 BY NV SCHPS & MKBK 'DE BIESBOSCH', DORDRECHT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TH EPRC. WAS DRIVEN AGROUND ON ROCKS S OF LATTAKIA BY STRONG WINDS WHILE ANCHORED. 1 LIFE LOST. SOLD FOR SCRAP TO A SYRIAN DEALER. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 35 29.7 N,35 46.75 E
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FAQ

Where is the HONG MING (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HONG MING (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 35 29.7 N,35 46.75 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HONG MING (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HONG MING (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the HONG MING (PROBABLY) sink?

The HONG MING (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 8, 1982.

When was the wreck of the HONG MING (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HONG MING (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1982.

What country did the HONG MING (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HONG MING (PROBABLY) belonged to CN.

What cargo was the HONG MING (PROBABLY) carrying?

The HONG MING (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HONG MING (PROBABLY)?

The HONG MING (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 8550 tons.

What type of wreck is the HONG MING (PROBABLY)?

The HONG MING (PROBABLY) is classified as a carrier.

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