Tung Hwang Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tung hwang Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 12.867 N,115 4.93 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.214450
  • Longitude: 115.082167
Wreck Depth 0.8 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water
Name TUNG HWANG
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 90.8 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 2654
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 25, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 1992

Surveying Details

H4349/77 7.11.80 H4349/77 7.11.80 SANK IN 21 FMS. (LL 27, 29.9.80). NCA YET. H4349/77 7.11.80 H4349/77 7.11.80 LOCATED 261 DEG, 3.25M FROM PU KURAMAN LT (051327N, 1150756E), WITH 2 MTRS CLEARANCE FROM RADAR MAST TO SEA LEVEL. A BUOY LAID ON TOP OF WK. MASTER'S STATEMENT INCLUDED AND DIMENSIONS. (DAVID Y SEHEULT, 27.9.80 AND TLX DTD 16.10.80). INS WK 1FM 261 DEG, 3.25M FROM PULAU KURAMAN LT [051330N, 1150800E), WITH CAN BUOY CLOSE W. - NM 2557/80. H4349/77 9.2.81 H4349/77 9.2.81 NO PLANS EXIST YET TO SALVE THIS WK. (LL 22.1.81). H3683/83 22.8.84 H3683/83 22.8.84 ACCORDING TO CHART VESSEL WAS ON W EXTREMITY OF SAMARANG BANK WHEN SHE STRUCK. DRAUGHT 4.92MTRS FOR'D, 5.92MTRS AFT. (D Y SEHEULT, 6.2.84). H4349/77 20.12.88 H4349/77 20.12.88 SHOW AS WK 0.8MTRS IN 051255N, 1150445E ON NC 1844. AMEND TO WK 0FM 2FT ON 2109. (TIDAL ADJUSTMENT). 19.6.89 19.6.89 SHOWN AS WK 0.8MTR IN 051255N, 1150445E ON K 4349. HH100/351/05 10.8.92 HH100/351/05 10.8.92 WK NO LONGER BUOYED. (S BROOKS, 24.7.92). NCA YET. HH518/425/01 27.8.92 HH518/425/01 27.8.92 CONFIRMED WK NO LONGER BUOYED - DRIFTED/MISSING. (MARINE HQ, SABAH, TLX 24.8.92). DELETE BUOY. - NM ACTION.

Circumstances of loss

BULT IN 1966 BY ONOMICHI ZOSEN, ONOMICHI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ORIENT DOLPHIN CORPORATION. PASSAGE KAOHSIUNG FOR MAURA HARBOUR. RAN AGROUND BUT REFLOATED UNDER OWN POWER. LATER TOOK WATER, WAS ABANDONED AND SANK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the TUNG HWANG wreck located?

The TUNG HWANG wreck is located at coordinates 5 12.867 N,115 4.93 E.

How deep is the TUNG HWANG and where exactly is it located?

The TUNG HWANG lies at a depth of about 0.8 meters and is located at coordinates 5 12.867 N,115 4.93 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TUNG HWANG?

The seabed around the TUNG HWANG lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the TUNG HWANG sink?

The TUNG HWANG sank on Sep 25, 1980.

When was the wreck of the TUNG HWANG discovered?

The wreck of the TUNG HWANG was discovered in 1980.

What country did the TUNG HWANG belong to?

The TUNG HWANG belonged to PA.

What cargo was the TUNG HWANG carrying?

The TUNG HWANG was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the TUNG HWANG?

The TUNG HWANG had a tonnage of 2654 tons.

What type of wreck is the TUNG HWANG?

The TUNG HWANG is classified as a carrier.

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