Ming Hui Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ming hui Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 53.075 N,113 46.777 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.884583
  • Longitude: 113.779617
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MING HUI
Type tanker
Flag CN
Length 50.3 m
Width 8.5 m
Tonnage 434
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 9, 1997
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details HH548/436/03 29.5.97 REPORTED TO HAVE SUNK IN 215305N, 1134627E BY GUANG DONG RCC. HONG KONG AIRCRAFT REPORTED THAT THEY SAW THE SINKING POSN AS 215427.5N, 1134614.4E. (HONG KONG MARINE DEPT, FAX DTD 20.5.97). INS AS DWPA IN 215305N, 1134627E. (POSN CHOSEN BY NMS). - NM 2265/97. HH548/436/03 14.7.97 DW (1997) REP IN 215305N, 1134645E. (CHINESE NM 12/125/97). NCA. 17.1.06 RECORD REVIEWED. AMEND DW REP (1997) IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 20.3.13 [WGD] POSN: 2153.075N, 11346.777E.
Last Amended Date May 26, 2024

Circumstances of loss

COLLIDED WITH MV SOON LI FAR. CAUGHT FIRE AND LATER SANK.

General Comments

Rep (1997)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 21 53.075 N,113 46.777 E
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FAQ

Where is the MING HUI wreck located?

The MING HUI wreck is located at coordinates 21 53.075 N,113 46.777 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MING HUI?

The seabed around the MING HUI lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the MING HUI sink?

The MING HUI sank on May 9, 1997.

When was the wreck of the MING HUI discovered?

The wreck of the MING HUI was discovered in 1997.

What country did the MING HUI belong to?

The MING HUI belonged to CN.

What was the tonnage of the MING HUI?

The MING HUI had a tonnage of 434 tons.

What type of wreck is the MING HUI?

The MING HUI is classified as a tanker.

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