Kin Wah (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Kin wah (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 12.193 N,109 13.298 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.203217
  • Longitude: 109.221633
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name KIN WAH (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag PA
Length 70.6 m
Width 12 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 1261
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 15, 1969
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3154/69 30.1.70 ST IN 121214N 1091302E (USNM 48/6556/69). BR STD. 23.2.71 ST IN 121204N 1091330E SHOWN ON US 6287. NE 3883. 7.2.14 SHOWN IN 1212.193N, 10913.298E [WGD] ON US93442 [EDN 3 DTD 10.1997]. RSDRA2023000158067 06.02.24 SHOWN IN 1212.193N, 10913.298E [WGD] ON V25NT001 [EDN 4.001, DTD 05/06/23]
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1937 BY HENRY ROBB, LEITH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WAH THONG SHIPPING CO. PASAGE FROM SAIGON. SUNK BY LIMPET MINE PLACED BY VIETCONG FROGMEN. FIVE MEN KILLED. SALVAGE OPERATIONS ABANDONDED. (MSD & LL).

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FAQ

Where is the KIN WAH (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The KIN WAH (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 12 12.193 N,109 13.298 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KIN WAH (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the KIN WAH (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the KIN WAH (PROBABLY) sink?

The KIN WAH (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 15, 1969.

When was the wreck of the KIN WAH (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KIN WAH (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1970.

What country did the KIN WAH (PROBABLY) belong to?

The KIN WAH (PROBABLY) belonged to PA.

What cargo was the KIN WAH (PROBABLY) carrying?

The KIN WAH (PROBABLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the KIN WAH (PROBABLY)?

The KIN WAH (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1261 tons.

What type of wreck is the KIN WAH (PROBABLY)?

The KIN WAH (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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