Soon Ping No. 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Soon ping no. 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 35.45 N,113 57.18 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.590833
  • Longitude: 113.953000
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOON PING NO. 1
Type motor vessel
Flag MY
Tonnage 153
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 17, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 26, 1997

Surveying Details

H2703/85 22.2.88 H2703/85 22.2.88 SANK SOME 3.2KM OFF KUALA BARAM, NEAR MIRI. (LL, 12.2.88). NCA YET. H2703/85 26.5.88 H2703/85 26.5.88 SUNK IN 043530N, 1135700E. (MALAYSIAN NM 07/88(P)). INS AS DW. - NM 1836/88. 25.6.97 25.6.97 NOT SHOWN ON SARAWAK 370 [1ST EDN JAN 95]. - NM BLOCK 3279/97.

Circumstances of loss

WAS SWAMPED AND SANK WHEN HAWSER SNAPPED WHILE BEING TOWED TO KUALA BARAM. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 4 35.45 N,113 57.18 E
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FAQ

Where is the SOON PING NO. 1 wreck located?

The SOON PING NO. 1 wreck is located at coordinates 4 35.45 N,113 57.18 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SOON PING NO. 1?

The seabed around the SOON PING NO. 1 lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the SOON PING NO. 1 sink?

The SOON PING NO. 1 sank on Jan 17, 1988.

When was the wreck of the SOON PING NO. 1 discovered?

The wreck of the SOON PING NO. 1 was discovered in 1988.

What country did the SOON PING NO. 1 belong to?

The SOON PING NO. 1 belonged to MY.

What was the tonnage of the SOON PING NO. 1?

The SOON PING NO. 1 had a tonnage of 153 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOON PING NO. 1?

The SOON PING NO. 1 is classified as a motor vessel.

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