Minghui 8 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Minghui 8 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 27.499 N,117 16.689 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.458317
  • Longitude: 117.278150
Wreck Depth 18.5 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MINGHUI 8
Type tanker
Flag CN
Length 53 m
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 27, 2005
Original Detection Year 2005
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 2021

Surveying Details

HH548/448/08 4.2.05 COLLIDED IN 2327.0N, 11716.0E. SANK ABOUT 10 MINUTES AFTER THE COLLISION. (LL 31.1.05). INS AS DWPA. - NM 1378/05. HH548/448/08 11.5.05 DWPA REP (2005) IN 2327.508N, 11716.633E [UND]. (CHINESE NM 10/154/05). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 7.12.07 RECORD RE-ASSESSED. AMEND TO DWPA REP (2005) IN 2327.508N, 11716.633E [WGD]. NE 1760. SEP 2016/000027394 8.6.16 SHOWN AS WK(PA) 18.5MTRS IN 2327.499N, 11716.689E [WGD] ON CHINESE 14479. (DTD 1.12.15). AMEND DW(PA) 18.5MTRS REP(2005) IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH M GENERAL CARGO MIN HAI 102 (CHINA, 977GT, BUILT 1987, IN BALLAST). TWO MEN DEAD, TWO MISSING, NINE RECOVERED. (LL).

General Comments

Reported(2005)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 23 27.499 N,117 16.689 E
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FAQ

Where is the MINGHUI 8 wreck located?

The MINGHUI 8 wreck is located at coordinates 23 27.499 N,117 16.689 E.

How deep is the MINGHUI 8 and where exactly is it located?

The MINGHUI 8 lies at a depth of about 18.5 meters and is located at coordinates 23 27.499 N,117 16.689 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MINGHUI 8?

The seabed around the MINGHUI 8 lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the MINGHUI 8 sink?

The MINGHUI 8 sank on Jan 27, 2005.

When was the wreck of the MINGHUI 8 discovered?

The wreck of the MINGHUI 8 was discovered in 2005.

What country did the MINGHUI 8 belong to?

The MINGHUI 8 belonged to CN.

What cargo was the MINGHUI 8 carrying?

The MINGHUI 8 was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What type of wreck is the MINGHUI 8?

The MINGHUI 8 is classified as a tanker.

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