Hong Shen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hong shen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 35.34 N,115 34.18 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.589000
  • Longitude: 115.569667
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HONG SHEN
Type carrier
Flag MY
Length 75.3 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 1016
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo rubber,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 7, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2862/76 6.12.88 H2862/76 6.12.88 SANK IN 053524N, 1153400E, APPROX. (LL 12.11.88). PLOTS VERY CLOSE TO SHORE. NCA YET. H2862/76 5.1.89 H2862/76 5.1.89 SANK IN ABOUT 9MTRS. CARGO SALVAGE IN HAND. NO DECISION YET ABOUT VESSEL. (LL 8.12.88). H516/350/01 17.4.89 H516/350/01 17.4.89 CARGO RECOVERED. WK WILL NOT BE SALVAGED. (LL 1 & 3.4.89). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 3, 2006

Circumstances of loss

EX-WOODBINE '75, EX-BAT SNAPIR '73, EX-TALISKER '68, EX-ULSTER PIONEER '63. BUILT IN 1955 BY GEORGE BROWN & CO (MARINE) LTD, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LEONG MEE SENDIRIAN BERHAD. PASSAGE PORT KELANG AND KUCHING FOR KOTA KINABALU. DEVELOPED LEAK, TOOK ON HEAVY LIST AND SANK A FEW HOURS LATER. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the HONG SHEN wreck located?

The HONG SHEN wreck is located at coordinates 5 35.34 N,115 34.18 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HONG SHEN?

The seabed around the HONG SHEN lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the HONG SHEN sink?

The HONG SHEN sank on Nov 7, 1988.

When was the wreck of the HONG SHEN discovered?

The wreck of the HONG SHEN was discovered in 1988.

What country did the HONG SHEN belong to?

The HONG SHEN belonged to MY.

What cargo was the HONG SHEN carrying?

The HONG SHEN was carrying rubber,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the HONG SHEN?

The HONG SHEN had a tonnage of 1016 tons.

What type of wreck is the HONG SHEN?

The HONG SHEN is classified as a carrier.

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