Kinglun No 12 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kinglun no 12 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 17.476 N,62 55.715 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.291267
  • Longitude: -62.928583
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KINGLUN NO 12 (POSSIBLY)
Type factory ship
Length 53.9 m
Tonnage 192
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 5, 1975
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2017

Surveying Details

13.2.76 VESSEL AGROUND IN 182000N, 625500W APPROX. (LL 9.2.76). NCA YET. 13.2.76 AGROUND ON SCRUB ISLAND. (LL 11.2.76). NCA YET. H2493/72 26.3.76 VESSEL REPORTED BROADSIDE ON BEACH IN 3-4FT OF WATER AT MOST E'LY END OF SCRUB ISLAND IN 181723N, 625620W. (SALVAGE ASSOCIATION LTR DTD 24.2.76). INS AS ST. BR STD. H2493/72 1.9.76 POSN AMENDED TO 181723.78N, 625543.22W. 'SHOT UP' FROM BOAT STATION. REPORT THAT VESSEL GROUNDED DUE TO RADAR MALFUNCTION. ATTEMPTS TO SALVAGE ABANDONED. NOT CONSPICUOUS. (HMS BULLDOG, HN DTD 20.4.76). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H2493/72 18.3.77 DECISION NOT TO CHART. CONSIDERED NO HAZARD TO NAVIGATION. (NC 7). 11.1.85 INS ST IN 181723.78N, 625543.22W. NC 2047. 28.7.94 ST IN 181726.5N, 625540.9W [WGD]. NC 2047. 14.9.95 [WGD] POSN: 181728.6N, 625542.9W. NE 2047. SEP 2017/000037107 24.7.17 NOT SEE IN LIDAR SURVEY 2017, GEN DEPTH OF WATER 1MTR. (FUGRO LIDAR SURVEY 2017, HI 1535). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

THOUGHT TO BE KINGLUN NO 12 OR, CHIN LUENG (CT 50692). RAN AGROUND ON SCRUB IS, ANGUILLA. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the KINGLUN NO 12 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The KINGLUN NO 12 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 18 17.476 N,62 55.715 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KINGLUN NO 12 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the KINGLUN NO 12 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the KINGLUN NO 12 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The KINGLUN NO 12 (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 5, 1975.

When was the wreck of the KINGLUN NO 12 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KINGLUN NO 12 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1976.

What cargo was the KINGLUN NO 12 (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The KINGLUN NO 12 (POSSIBLY) was carrying fish.

What was the tonnage of the KINGLUN NO 12 (POSSIBLY)?

The KINGLUN NO 12 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 192 tons.

What type of wreck is the KINGLUN NO 12 (POSSIBLY)?

The KINGLUN NO 12 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a factory ship.

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