Kung Bin 001 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kung bin 001 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 9.05 N,114 34.11 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.150833
  • Longitude: 114.568500
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KUNG BIN 001
Type launch
Flag CN
Length 50 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 25, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 28, 2024

Surveying Details

HH548/448/01 4.12.92 SURVIVORS RECOVERED FROM LIFERAFTS IN 220918N, 1143306E, 3 HOURS AFTER VESSEL SANK. WK WAS LATER LOCATED BY ROYAL NAVY DIVERS. (LL, 26 & 27.11.92). NCA YET. HH548/448/01 22.12.92 PINNACLE, THOUGHT TO BE SUNKEN CPV, WAS LOCATED DURING SAR INCIDENT IN 220924.5N, 1143406E. WAS DIVED ON BUT NOT POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS WK DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY AND DIVER'S DEPTH LIMITATIONS. THEY WERE AT DEPTH 30MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS, WITHOUT MAKING CONTACT. (CAPIC HONG KONG, SIGNAL). CHART AS NDW IN 220924.5N, 1143406E. BR STD. HH548/448/01 18.1.93 DW REP IN 220906.5N, 1143406E [WGD]. (PRC NM 6/93). - NM 388/93.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH UNKNOWN CONTAINER VESSEL. (LL).

General Comments

UK NM 4954/24

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FAQ

Where is the KUNG BIN 001 wreck located?

The KUNG BIN 001 wreck is located at coordinates 22 9.05 N,114 34.11 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KUNG BIN 001?

The seabed around the KUNG BIN 001 lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the KUNG BIN 001 sink?

The KUNG BIN 001 sank on Nov 25, 1992.

When was the wreck of the KUNG BIN 001 discovered?

The wreck of the KUNG BIN 001 was discovered in 1992.

What country did the KUNG BIN 001 belong to?

The KUNG BIN 001 belonged to CN.

What type of wreck is the KUNG BIN 001?

The KUNG BIN 001 is classified as a launch.

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