Hwa Lie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hwa lie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 26.005 N,115 9.071 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.433417
  • Longitude: 115.151183
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HWA LIE
Type container ship
Length 84.4 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1411
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo electronics,containers,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 13, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 26, 2024

Surveying Details

H2500/74 28.7.86 SANK ABOUT 60M E OF HONG KONG. (LL, 14.7.86). NCA YET. H2500/74 29.8.86 DANGEROUS WRECK REPD IN 222600N, 1150900E APPROX. (NAVAREA XI 658/86). NCA YET. H2500/74 23.9.86 EXACT POSN NOT KNOWN. POSN 222600N, 1150900E SUPPLIED BY MASTER OF HWA LIE. VESSEL SANK AT ANCHOR IN SIGHT OF LAND SO SHOULD BE FAIRLY ACCURATE. (RFA BAYLEAF SIGNAL DTD 20.9.86). SUNK N OF PEDRO BLANCO IN 222600N, 1150900E APPROX. (HONG KONG NM 50/86). CHART AS DW PA. - NM 3070/86. H2868/85 8.10.86 REPD AS NDW IN 222600N, 1150900E. (PRC NM 136/86). NCA. 8.6.06 SHOWN AS DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 1372. HH548/448/11 10.6.08 AMENDED TO DW PA. (UKHO) - NM 3428/08.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1975 BY MARITIMA DEL MUSEL SA, GIJON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHENG LIE NAVIGATION CO LTD. PASSAGE TAIWAN FOR HONG KONG. SUSTAINED SERIOUS DAMAGE DURING TYPHOON 'PEGGY'. SANK TWO DAYS LATER. CREW OF 15 RECOVERED. (DODS).

General Comments

Rep(1986)

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FAQ

Where is the HWA LIE wreck located?

The HWA LIE wreck is located at coordinates 22 26.005 N,115 9.071 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HWA LIE?

The seabed around the HWA LIE lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the HWA LIE sink?

The HWA LIE sank on Jul 13, 1986.

When was the wreck of the HWA LIE discovered?

The wreck of the HWA LIE was discovered in 1986.

What cargo was the HWA LIE carrying?

The HWA LIE was carrying electronics,containers,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the HWA LIE?

The HWA LIE had a tonnage of 1411 tons.

What type of wreck is the HWA LIE?

The HWA LIE is classified as a container ship.

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