An Hung No.1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
An hung no.1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 36.5 S,19 23.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.608333
  • Longitude: 19.393333
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AN HUNG NO.1
Type fishing vessel
Cargo foodstuffs: preserved,fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 22, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH451/350/01 21.6.90 HH451/350/01 21.6.90 AGROUND 5M E OF DANGER POINT, GANSBAAI. ENTIRE BOTTOM PLATING DAMAGED. ENGINE ROOM AND TWO, OF FIVE, CARGO HOLDS FLOODED. SALVAGE PROSPECTS UNDERSTOOD TO BE SLIM. (LL, 29.5.90 & 1.6.90). NCA, POSN 343630S, 192336E FOR FILING ONLY. HH451/350/01 17.8.90 HH451/350/01 17.8.90 ALL BUNKER OIL REMOVED AND OIL-CONTAMINATED CARGO DESTROYED. NO OTHER ACTION YET. (LL, 25.7.90). HH451/350/01 26.9.90 HH451/350/01 26.9.90 ABANDONED AS CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 19.9.90). HH451/350/01 26.3.91 HH451/350/01 26.3.91 NO ATTEMPT YET MADE TO DISPOSE OF WK. (LL, 6.3.91).
Last Amended Date Jun 5, 2009

Circumstances of loss

29.5.90 ON PASSAGE CAPE TOWN FOR MAURITIUS. RAN AGROUND 5M E OF DANGER POINT AND ABANDONED BY CREW, 1 MAN LOST. AMONGST THE CARGO WERE FOUND 50 PROTECTED JACKASS PENGUINS AND AN ILLEGAL GILL NET. (LL, 29.5.90 & 1.6.90)

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FAQ

Where is the AN HUNG NO.1 wreck located?

The AN HUNG NO.1 wreck is located at coordinates 34 36.5 S,19 23.6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AN HUNG NO.1?

The seabed around the AN HUNG NO.1 lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the AN HUNG NO.1 sink?

The AN HUNG NO.1 sank on May 22, 1990.

When was the wreck of the AN HUNG NO.1 discovered?

The wreck of the AN HUNG NO.1 was discovered in 1990.

What cargo was the AN HUNG NO.1 carrying?

The AN HUNG NO.1 was carrying foodstuffs: preserved,fish.

What type of wreck is the AN HUNG NO.1?

The AN HUNG NO.1 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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