Hua Hsin No 21 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hua hsin no 21 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
20 30.133 S,29 18.958 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -20.502217
  • Longitude: -29.315967
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name HUA HSIN NO 21
Type fishing vessel
Tonnage 349
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH112/350/01 17.1.90 HH112/350/01 17.1.90 ST IN 203000S, 291900W, APPROX. SURVEY REQUESTED. (LL 19.12.89). NCA. HH112/350/01 25.7.90 HH112/350/01 25.7.90 REMAINS IN SAME POSN. NO PROSPECT OF BEING REFLOATED. (LL 11.7.90). INS ST PA IN 203008S, 291857.5W. BR STD. [NO DATE] NOW FV 'HWA SHING'. (BRASIL NAV WARNING E 0509/90). HH655/350/01 7.8.90 HH655/350/01 7.8.90 ABOVE REPEATED. (BRASIL NM E 133/90). NFA.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

10.12.89 BUILT IN 1974. HAD MUTINY ONBOARD ON 10.12.89, IN WHICH ONE CREW MEMBER WAS SHOT DEAD AND CAPTAIN WAS SHOT. WAS LATER STRANDED ON TRINDADE ISLAND. NO PROSPECT OF REFLOATING HER DUE TO THE HIGH COSTS OF THE OPERATION. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 20 30.133 S,29 18.958 W
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FAQ

Where is the HUA HSIN NO 21 wreck located?

The HUA HSIN NO 21 wreck is located at coordinates 20 30.133 S,29 18.958 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HUA HSIN NO 21?

The seabed around the HUA HSIN NO 21 lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the HUA HSIN NO 21 discovered?

The wreck of the HUA HSIN NO 21 was discovered in 1989.

What was the tonnage of the HUA HSIN NO 21?

The HUA HSIN NO 21 had a tonnage of 349 tons.

What type of wreck is the HUA HSIN NO 21?

The HUA HSIN NO 21 is classified as a fishing vessel.