Luk Hong 2302 Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Luk hong 2302 Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
22 20 N,114 4 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 21 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | LUK HONG 2302 |
| Type | inshore vessel |
| Flag | CN |
| Length | 25.9 m |
| Cargo | ballast |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Feb 7, 1988 |
| Original Detection Year | 1988 |
| Last Detection Year | 2003 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H2868/85 1.3.88 SANK AT KAP SHUI MUN, OFF TAI LAM IN NEW TERRITORIES, HONG KONG. (LL, 9.2.88) NCA, POSN 222000N, 1140400E FOR FILING ONLY. H2868/85 19.4.88 WAS MOVED INTO SHALLOWER WATER & BEACHED NEAR SIU LAM, DURING ATTEMPTS TO LOCATE MISSING SEAMEN. THOUGHT TO BE TRAPPED IN HULL. (LL, 3.3.88) INFORMATION TOO VAGUE TO AMEND POSN. NCA. 14.7.03 NOT SHOWN ON HONG KONG 1502 [FEB '03 EDN, ADOPTION]. SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM SHOWS WATERS OFF SIU LAM SURVEYED 1998-2003. AMENDED TO DEAD. NC 4122. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 26, 2006 |
Circumstances of loss
10.2.88 VESSEL CAPSIZED AND SANK, WHEN ALTERING COURSE SHARPLY TO AVOID A COLLISION, IN KAP SHUI MUN, WHILST ON PASSAGE SHUNDE TO LUK FENG. 4 LIVES LOST. (LL, 9 & 10.2.88, & 3.3.88)
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