Xing Yie 525 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Xing yie 525 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 29.71 N,114 21.54 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.495167
  • Longitude: 114.359000
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name XING YIE 525
Type container ship
Flag CN
Length 160 m
Tonnage 620
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,plastic
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 2, 1998
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 3, 1998

Surveying Details

HH550/416/02 13.1.98 SANK IN 222948N, 1142124E. (LL, 3.1.98). INS AS DW. HH550/416/02 13.1.98 200 TONS OF COMPACTED PLASTIC PRODUCTS IN 38 CONTAINERS LOST. PLASTIC BEING WASHED ASHORE. WASTE BEING IMPORTED TO HONG KONG FOR RECYCLING. (LL, 9.1.98). HH550/41602 3.6.98 VESSEL REMOVED. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HONG KONG MARINE DEPT NOTICE 79/98). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK. CREW OF 7 RECOVERED. ABOUT 40 CONTAINERS FLOATED FREE.

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FAQ

Where is the XING YIE 525 wreck located?

The XING YIE 525 wreck is located at coordinates 22 29.71 N,114 21.54 E.

How deep is the seabed around the XING YIE 525?

The seabed around the XING YIE 525 lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the XING YIE 525 sink?

The XING YIE 525 sank on Jan 2, 1998.

When was the wreck of the XING YIE 525 discovered?

The wreck of the XING YIE 525 was discovered in 1998.

What country did the XING YIE 525 belong to?

The XING YIE 525 belonged to CN.

What cargo was the XING YIE 525 carrying?

The XING YIE 525 was carrying general and mixed goods,plastic.

What was the tonnage of the XING YIE 525?

The XING YIE 525 had a tonnage of 620 tons.

What type of wreck is the XING YIE 525?

The XING YIE 525 is classified as a container ship.

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