Tung Hing (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tung hing (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 5.057 S,104 30.199 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -6.084283
  • Longitude: 104.503317
Water Depth 140 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name TUNG HING (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 110.6 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 4428
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 9, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 8, 2022

Surveying Details

15.6.77 REPORTED IN 065000S, 1043000E APPROX. ABANDONED. (LL, 14.6.77). NCA YET. 22.6.77 NO SIGN OF VESSEL BEING STILL AFLOAT. PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK. (LL, 18 & 21.6.77). NCA. H2090/71 9.11.77 REPORTED 'EXPLODED' IN 065000S, 1043000E WITH LEGEND 'DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION'. (INDONESIAN NM 243/77). NCA. H1274/80 6.3.80 DW SHOWN IN 0605105S, 1043000E ON INDONESIAN 68 [1979 EDN]. - NM 805/80. 12.9.90 JAKARTA DATUM [BAT] POSN: 060450S, 1043000E. 21.7.94 HOWN AS NDW PA IN 060450S, 1043015E [UND] ON INDONESIAN 71 [1992 EDN]. NE 205. 22.6.95 VESSEL REPORTED AGROUND IN 060500S, 1043000E APPROX. (MSD). NCA. 29.1.10 SHOWN IN 0605.078S, 10430.195E [WGD] ON INDO 71 [SEPT' 08 EDN]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1947 BY A/S BERGENS M/V, BERGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CITYSHIP PANAMA LTD. ON PASSAGE FROM BANGKOK FOR PORT HARCOURT. ABANDONED BY HER 22-MAN CREW AFTER A FIRE & EXPLOSION ON BOARD NEAR THE SUNDRA STRAIT. ALL SAFELY RESCUED BY THE BRITISH S TANKER 'TEXACO DENMARK'. AS A SUBSEQUENT SEARCH FOR THE 'TUNG HING' PROVED NEGATIVE, SHE WAS PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK SOON AFTER BEING ABANDONED. (MSD).

General Comments

Rep (1977)

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FAQ

Where is the TUNG HING (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TUNG HING (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 6 5.057 S,104 30.199 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TUNG HING (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the TUNG HING (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 140 meters deep.

When did the TUNG HING (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TUNG HING (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 9, 1977.

When was the wreck of the TUNG HING (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TUNG HING (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1977.

What country did the TUNG HING (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TUNG HING (POSSIBLY) belonged to PA.

What cargo was the TUNG HING (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The TUNG HING (POSSIBLY) was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the TUNG HING (POSSIBLY)?

The TUNG HING (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4428 tons.

What type of wreck is the TUNG HING (POSSIBLY)?

The TUNG HING (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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