Hongkong Surety Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hongkong surety Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 46 S,122 16.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -7.766667
  • Longitude: 122.275000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HONGKONG SURETY
Type motor vessel
Length 146.9 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 8341
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1977
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 14, 2003

Surveying Details

17.3.77 17.3.77 REPORTED AGROUND ON ANGELICA SHOAL IN 074600S, 1221700E APPROX. LATER, ABANDONED, POSSIBLE SALVAGE OF CARGO IN MAY/JUNE. (LL, 24.2.77, 10.3.77 & 17.3.77). NCA YET. H1274/77 19.12.77 H1274/77 19.12.77 CONSPIC WRECK OBSERVED IN 074600S, 1221630E APPROX ON 8.10.77 & 6.12.77. (MV RIVERBANK, HN DTD 6.12.77). CHART AS ST PA (CONSPIC). - NM 92/78. H1274/77 12.1.78 H1274/77 12.1.78 INSPECTION OF WRECK FOR SALVAGE PURPOSES DEC.'77. (LL, 6.1.78). NCA. 13.3.78 13.3.78 SALVAGE ATTEMPTS GIVEN UP. (LL, 13.3.78). NCA. 18.10.79 18.10.79 DW SHOWN ON INDONESIAN 112. RETAIN AS ST PA (CONSPIC). NE 1697 H2256/81 28.1.81 H2256/81 28.1.81 RADAR CONSPIC AT 20M IN 074600S, 1221636E. (MV IRON KESREL, HN DTD 29.12.80). NCA. H2256/81 24.1.83 H2256/81 24.1.83 RADAR CONSPIC AT 16M. (MV WELSH CITY, HN DTD 15.12.82). NCA.. 2.11.09 SEP 2009/000150268 2.11.09 DW SHOWN ON AUSTRALIAN 4603 [JUN 08' EDN] & AU130120 [CORR TO 16.10.09]. RETAIN AS ST. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

10.3.77 BUILT IN 1955. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHINESE MARITIME TRANSPORT. PASSAGE SINGAPORE FOR PORT MORESBY. RAN AGROUND IN THE SUNDA SEA ON ANGELICA SHOAL (PASIR LAYARAN). AFTER BEING STUCK ON BOARD FOR TWO WEEKS, THE CREW RADIOED FOR HELP WHEN THE SHIP LISTED IN HEAVY SEAS. SHE WAS EVENTUALLY ABANDONED ON 10.3.77. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the HONGKONG SURETY wreck located?

The HONGKONG SURETY wreck is located at coordinates 7 46 S,122 16.5 E.

When did the HONGKONG SURETY sink?

The HONGKONG SURETY sank on Feb 19, 1977.

When was the wreck of the HONGKONG SURETY discovered?

The wreck of the HONGKONG SURETY was discovered in 1977.

What cargo was the HONGKONG SURETY carrying?

The HONGKONG SURETY was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the HONGKONG SURETY?

The HONGKONG SURETY had a tonnage of 8341 tons.

What type of wreck is the HONGKONG SURETY?

The HONGKONG SURETY is classified as a motor vessel.

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