Wan Soon Hing Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wan soon hing Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 27.95 N,113 58.19 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.465833
  • Longitude: 113.969833
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WAN SOON HING
Type motor vessel
Flag MY
Tonnage 105
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 22, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 28.7.76 28.7.76 SANK APPROX 2M OFF LUAK BAY, MIRI. (LL, 24.7.76). NCA, POSN 042800N, 1135800E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 8, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1970, SPRANG A LEAK & SANK IN LUAK BAY, 5M FROM KUALA MIRI, SARAWAK. NO CARGO SALVED & SALVAGE OF VESSEL APPEARS UNECONOMICAL. (LL).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the WAN SOON HING wreck located?

The WAN SOON HING wreck is located at coordinates 4 27.95 N,113 58.19 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WAN SOON HING?

The seabed around the WAN SOON HING lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the WAN SOON HING sink?

The WAN SOON HING sank on Jul 22, 1976.

When was the wreck of the WAN SOON HING discovered?

The wreck of the WAN SOON HING was discovered in 1976.

What country did the WAN SOON HING belong to?

The WAN SOON HING belonged to MY.

What cargo was the WAN SOON HING carrying?

The WAN SOON HING was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the WAN SOON HING?

The WAN SOON HING had a tonnage of 105 tons.

What type of wreck is the WAN SOON HING?

The WAN SOON HING is classified as a motor vessel.

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