Hong Tong Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Hong tong Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
24 14.283 N,120 28.35 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 8 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | HONG TONG |
| Type | motor vessel |
| Flag | PA |
| Tonnage | 3687 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Oct 4, 1979 |
| Original Detection Year | 1979 |
| Last Detection Year | 1985 |
| Original Source | national HO/authority charts |
| Surveying Details | H2095/80 18.1.80 H2095/80 18.1.80 STRANDED IN 241417N, 1202821E. (TAIWAN 49/79). NCA. H2095/80 18.1.80 H2095/80 18.1.80 BEING SOLD & REMOVAL SHOULD BEGIN 1-2 MTHS. (LLOYDS AGENT, TLX DTD 7.1.80). H3301/75 20.2.81 H3301/75 20.2.81 REPEAT. (LL 11 & 18.2.81). 28.6.84 28.6.84 NOT ON JAP 525, RECD OCT 83 11.6.85 11.6.85 SHOWN ON TAIWAN 0357 AS ST IN 241417N, 1202821E. INS ST. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 22, 2019 |
Circumstances of loss
AGROUND WITH BROKEN BACK. WRECK BEING SOLD & REMOVED WITHIN NEXT COUPLE OF MONTHS. (LL).
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