K H Enterprise Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
K h enterprise Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 24.7 N,117 45.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.411667
  • Longitude: 117.763333
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name K H ENTERPRISE
Type roll on-roll off
Length 119.8 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 7.3
Orientation 170
Tonnage 3391
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 11, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2020

Surveying Details

H3301/75 9.4.87 SANK IN 222218N, 1172942E (DERIVED FROM SATELLITE NAVIGATOR ON ORIENTAL FAITH). VESSEL'S KEEL TO MAIN TRUCK MEASUREMENT IS ABOUT 30MTRS, BUT IS NOT THOUGHT TO SHOW ABOVE THE SURFACE. (HOLMAN, FENWICK & WILLAN, 17.3.87). NAVAREA XI 302/87 REFERS. INS AS DWPA. - NM 1321/87. H3301/75 13.4.87 WK REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN LOCATED IN 222318N, 1173515E. LYING NEARLY UPRIGHT WITH MAST TOP APROX. 9MTRS BELOW SURFACE. (HOLMAN, FENWICK AND WILLAN 10.4.87). WK LYING ON HEADING 350DEG. SHOULD BE CHARTED AS PA. (MARINE DEPT, HONG KONG, 11.4.87). NCA. H3301/75 3.6.87 REFERRED TO AS MV 'JIANN HERNG ENTERPRISE'. POSN 222400N, 1174000E. (TAIWAN). NCA. H2868/85 19.6.87 POSN GIVEN IN TAIWAN NM 17/87 REPEATED. (PRC NM 41/87). NCA. HH553/350/01 2.2.90 RE-SURVEYED. POSN NOW 222442N, 1174548E. (PRC NM 163/89). AMEND POSN. - NM 484/90.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1975 BY SHINHAMA DOCK KK, ANAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KIEN HUNG SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE KEELUNG FOR HONG KONG. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH LIBERIAN M CONTAINER V ORIENTAL FAITH. ALL CREW RECOVERED. (DODS).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the K H ENTERPRISE wreck located?

The K H ENTERPRISE wreck is located at coordinates 22 24.7 N,117 45.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the K H ENTERPRISE?

The seabed around the K H ENTERPRISE lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the K H ENTERPRISE sink?

The K H ENTERPRISE sank on Mar 11, 1987.

When was the wreck of the K H ENTERPRISE discovered?

The wreck of the K H ENTERPRISE was discovered in 1987.

What cargo was the K H ENTERPRISE carrying?

The K H ENTERPRISE was carrying containers.

What was the tonnage of the K H ENTERPRISE?

The K H ENTERPRISE had a tonnage of 3391 tons.

What type of wreck is the K H ENTERPRISE?

The K H ENTERPRISE is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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