Tong Hock Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Tong hock Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 9.8 N,122 14.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.163333
  • Longitude: 122.243333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name TONG HOCK
Type carrier
Flag SG
Length 129.2 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 4684
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 7.11.73 GROUNDED ON 2.11.73 IN 181000N, 1221436E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.214). NCA YET. 11.1.74 VESSEL IN 180948N, 1221436E APPROX. TENDERS INVITED FOR PURCHASE. (LLOYDS VOL.215). 21.11.75 VESSEL REPORTED TO HAVE GROUNDED IN 180800N, 1221430E. BROKEN IN TWO WITH AFT SECTION LYING ON PORT SIDE BADLY SMASHED. FORWARD SECTION WITH TENDENCY TO BREAK IN TWO. (LL, 20.11.75). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 9, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1950 BY BURNTISLAND SHIPBUILDING CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KIE HOCK SHIPPING (HK) CO. PASSAGE BITUNG, SULAWESI FOR WHAMPOA. RAN AGROUND OFF THE NE TIP OF LUZON ISLAND. BROKE UP IN CONTINUOUS STRONG GALES AND HEAVY SWELLS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the TONG HOCK wreck located?

The TONG HOCK wreck is located at coordinates 18 9.8 N,122 14.6 E.

When was the wreck of the TONG HOCK discovered?

The wreck of the TONG HOCK was discovered in 1973.

What country did the TONG HOCK belong to?

The TONG HOCK belonged to SG.

What cargo was the TONG HOCK carrying?

The TONG HOCK was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TONG HOCK?

The TONG HOCK had a tonnage of 4684 tons.

What type of wreck is the TONG HOCK?

The TONG HOCK is classified as a carrier.

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