Sun Long No 8 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Sun long no 8 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 57.5 N,145 37.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.958333
  • Longitude: 145.625000
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name SUN LONG NO 8
Type motor vessel
Length 111.3 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3662
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: preserved,fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 23, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3143/69 28.10.86 H3143/69 28.10.86 AGROUND AT TINIAN HARBOUR, WITH 17 DEG LIST, NO 2 HOLD AND ENGINE-ROOM TIDAL. (LL 11.9.86 & 4.10.86). NCA YET. H3143/69 19.11.86 H3143/69 19.11.86 TO BE SOLD 'AS IS, WHERE IS' FOR DEMOLITION. (LL 29.10.86). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 29, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1964 BY HAYASHIKANE SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO LTD, SHIMONOSEKI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SUN LONG STEAMSHIP CO LTD. PASSAGE SORONG, IRIAN JAYA, INDONESIA FOR BANKOK. GROUNDED WHILE ENTERING HARBOUR. UNABLE TO BE REFLOATED AND ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SUN LONG NO 8 wreck located?

The SUN LONG NO 8 wreck is located at coordinates 14 57.5 N,145 37.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SUN LONG NO 8?

The seabed around the SUN LONG NO 8 lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the SUN LONG NO 8 sink?

The SUN LONG NO 8 sank on Aug 23, 1986.

When was the wreck of the SUN LONG NO 8 discovered?

The wreck of the SUN LONG NO 8 was discovered in 1986.

What cargo was the SUN LONG NO 8 carrying?

The SUN LONG NO 8 was carrying foodstuffs: preserved,fish.

What was the tonnage of the SUN LONG NO 8?

The SUN LONG NO 8 had a tonnage of 3662 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUN LONG NO 8?

The SUN LONG NO 8 is classified as a motor vessel.

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