Tai Kwang Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Tai kwang Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 5.32 N,114 19.62 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.088667
  • Longitude: 114.327000
Wreck Depth 28.9 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TAI KWANG
Type motor vessel
Tonnage 549
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 10, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 3, 2012

Surveying Details

H809/53 3.1.69 SANK IN 220518N, 1141942E APPROX, OR 037.5DEGS, 2M FROM TAN-KAN SHAN TT. (LL). INS AS DWPA. - NM 154/69. 9.2.81 DWPA SHOWN IN 220518N, 1141942E ON PRC 9114. NC 1555. 15.9.89 [HKE] POSN: 220526N, 1141931E. NC 937. HH548/436/06 6.1.05 SHOWN AS WK PA 28.9MTRS (1968) IN 2205.33N, 11419.60E [CHINESE DATUM] ON CHINESE 15416 [JUL'04 EDN]. 2205.41N, 11419.47E [HKE]. - NM 702/05. SEP 2012/000064671 3.4.12 DELETE. (CHINESE NM 13/365/12). - NM 3167/12.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1945. PASSAGE HONG KONG FOR DA-NANG, SOUTH VIETNAM. SANK 70M OFF HONG KONG WHEN CARGO SHIFTED IN HEAVY WEATHER AND RIPPED A HOLD IN HER SIDE. CREW OF 20 RECOVERED BY BRITISH MV GARRYBANK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the TAI KWANG wreck located?

The TAI KWANG wreck is located at coordinates 22 5.32 N,114 19.62 E.

How deep is the TAI KWANG and where exactly is it located?

The TAI KWANG lies at a depth of about 28.9 meters and is located at coordinates 22 5.32 N,114 19.62 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TAI KWANG?

The seabed around the TAI KWANG lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the TAI KWANG sink?

The TAI KWANG sank on Nov 10, 1968.

When was the wreck of the TAI KWANG discovered?

The wreck of the TAI KWANG was discovered in 1968.

What cargo was the TAI KWANG carrying?

The TAI KWANG was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the TAI KWANG?

The TAI KWANG had a tonnage of 549 tons.

What type of wreck is the TAI KWANG?

The TAI KWANG is classified as a motor vessel.

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