Ming Soon Jaya Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Ming soon jaya Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
3 11.46 N,113 1.7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 3.191000
  • Longitude: 113.028333
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MING SOON JAYA
Type motor vessel
Flag MY
Tonnage 299
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts,animals (land & sea) and birds,cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 16, 1992
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH516/350/01 6.2.92 HH516/350/01 6.2.92 SUNK IN SHALLOW WATER NEAR KUALA BINTULU. (LL, 20.1.92). POSN 031130N, 1130130E FOR FILING ONLY. HH519/650/01 13.7.92 HH519/650/01 13.7.92 SALVAGE ATTEMPTS SO FAR UNSUCCESSFUL. MORE ATTEMPTS TO BE MADE. (LL, 1.7.92). HH519/650/01 20.8.92 HH519/650/01 20.8.92 VESSEL SALVED. (LL, 11.8.92). AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date May 10, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1977. SANK IN HEAVY SEAS NEAR KUALA BINTULU, WHILE ON PASSAGE KUCHING FOR LIMBANG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY M.S. SHIPPING, KUCHING. (LLOYDS)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 3 11.46 N,113 1.7 E
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FAQ

Where is the MING SOON JAYA wreck located?

The MING SOON JAYA wreck is located at coordinates 3 11.46 N,113 1.7 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MING SOON JAYA?

The seabed around the MING SOON JAYA lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the MING SOON JAYA sink?

The MING SOON JAYA sank on Jan 16, 1992.

When was the wreck of the MING SOON JAYA discovered?

The wreck of the MING SOON JAYA was discovered in 1992.

What country did the MING SOON JAYA belong to?

The MING SOON JAYA belonged to MY.

What cargo was the MING SOON JAYA carrying?

The MING SOON JAYA was carrying machinery and mechanical parts,animals (land & sea) and birds,cement.

What was the tonnage of the MING SOON JAYA?

The MING SOON JAYA had a tonnage of 299 tons.

What type of wreck is the MING SOON JAYA?

The MING SOON JAYA is classified as a motor vessel.