Wong Shek Yau Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wong shek yau Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 9.542 N,114 22.642 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.159033
  • Longitude: 114.377367
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WONG SHEK YAU
Type fishing vessel
Length 22.3 m
Width 5.8 m
Tonnage 103
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 3, 1997
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2005

Surveying Details

HH550/412/02 10.4.97 VESSEL, LICENCE NO.M69230, SANK IN 220938N, 1142229.5E. (MARINE DEPT, FAX DTD 8.4.97). CHART AS DW. - NM 1655/97. HH550/412/02 16.1.98 DW IN 220931.5N, 1142236.5E. (CHINESE NM 24/245/97). NCA. 12.9.98 WGD POSN: 220932.5N, 1142238.5E. NE 1917. 18.10.05 NOT SHOWN ON PRC 15416 [2004 EDN, LARGEST SCALE]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 937. HH550/434/01 25.2.08 DELETE. (HONG KONG HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE) DELETED FROM BA 1555, 1962, 1968 & 3026. - NM 1355/08.

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FAQ

Where is the WONG SHEK YAU wreck located?

The WONG SHEK YAU wreck is located at coordinates 22 9.542 N,114 22.642 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WONG SHEK YAU?

The seabed around the WONG SHEK YAU lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the WONG SHEK YAU sink?

The WONG SHEK YAU sank on Apr 3, 1997.

When was the wreck of the WONG SHEK YAU discovered?

The wreck of the WONG SHEK YAU was discovered in 1997.

What was the tonnage of the WONG SHEK YAU?

The WONG SHEK YAU had a tonnage of 103 tons.

What type of wreck is the WONG SHEK YAU?

The WONG SHEK YAU is classified as a fishing vessel.

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