Hang Tung 320 Wreck

Field Value
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hang tung 320 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 20.827 N,113 54.221 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.347117
  • Longitude: 113.903683
Wreck Depth 5.9 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HANG TUNG 320
Type motor vessel
Flag CN
Length 53 m
Width 8.8 m
Tonnage 485
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: liquid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 18, 1997
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH550/406/03 27.6.97 SANK IN 222054N, 1135354E. (LL, 20.6.97). HH550/406/03 27.6.97 SANK IN 222054N, 1135354E. WK IS DANGEROUS TO SURFACE NAVIGATION. AN E CARDINAL MARK HAS BEEN LAID TO MARK WK. (HONG KONG MARINE DEPT, FAX DTD 27.6.97) CHART AS DW WITH BUOY [ASSUMED UNLIT] CLOSE E. - NM 2881/97. HH550/406/03 15.4.98 DW IN 222048N, 1135401E, MARKED BY E CARD PILLAR BUOY IN 222048N, 1135406E. (CHINESE NM 6/54/98) NCA YET, PROBABLY HORIZONTAL DATUM DIFFERENCE. CB8 TO QUERY HONG KONG RE DATUM. HH550/406/03 11.5.98 WK LIES IN 222049.9N, 1135412.7E [WGD]. HULL WAS 1.1MTR ABOVE DATUM. E CARD BUOY IS IN 222050.1N, 1135414.3E [WGD]. SALVAGE BEING ARRANGED. WK SHOULD BE REMOVED WITHIN THE NEXT TWO MONTHS. MARINE DEPT NOTICE HAS NOT AND WILL NOT BE ISSUED. (HONG KONG, CHINA, MARINE DEPARTMENT FAX DTD 29.4.98) NCA. 8.8.98 SHOWN AS ST IN 222049.9N, 1135412.7E [WGD], MARKED BY E CARD BUOY. (HONG KONG FAX DTD 29.4.98 ABOVE) NE 1919. HH550/406/03 10.8.98 WK REMOVED BY MARINE DEPARTMENT SALVAGE UNIT ON 19.7.98. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HONG KONG, CHINA, MARINE DEPARTMENT FAX 25.7.98) AMENDED TO LIFT. - NM 3247/98. HH550/406/03 19.3.99 LATEST SURVEY SHOWS THERE IS A HIGH POINT AT 5.9MTRS IN 2220.827N, 11354.221E [WGD]. (HONG KONG, CHINA, MARINE DEPT FAX 27.2.99) NCA YET. HH550/406/03 19.3.99 SUGGEST THAT THIS BE INSERTED AS FOUL 5.9MTRS IN 2220.827N, 11354.221E [WGD]. (HONG KONG, CHINA, MARINE DEPT FAX 17.3.99). AMENDED TO LIVE, FOUL 5.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1377/99. 12.7.03 SHOWN AS OB 5.9MTRS IN 2220.827N, 11354.221E [WGD] ON HONG KONG 1503 [APR '00 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 4123. 25.11.05 NOT SHOWN ON HONG KONG 1503 [OCT '05 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 4123. HH550/408/04 27.1.05 DELETED BY NM. - NM 345/06.
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2005

Circumstances of loss

20.6.97 CAPSIZED AND LATER SANK. PASSAGE FROM CHINA'S SOUTHERN GUANDONG PROVINCE TO NANJING. VESSEL IS 277 NET TONS, BUILT 1979. (LL, 20.6.97).

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FAQ

Where is the HANG TUNG 320 wreck located?

The HANG TUNG 320 wreck is located at coordinates 22 20.827 N,113 54.221 E.

How deep is the HANG TUNG 320 and where exactly is it located?

The HANG TUNG 320 lies at a depth of about 5.9 meters and is located at coordinates 22 20.827 N,113 54.221 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HANG TUNG 320?

The seabed around the HANG TUNG 320 lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the HANG TUNG 320 sink?

The HANG TUNG 320 sank on Jun 18, 1997.

When was the wreck of the HANG TUNG 320 discovered?

The wreck of the HANG TUNG 320 was discovered in 1997.

What country did the HANG TUNG 320 belong to?

The HANG TUNG 320 belonged to CN.

What cargo was the HANG TUNG 320 carrying?

The HANG TUNG 320 was carrying general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: liquid.

What was the tonnage of the HANG TUNG 320?

The HANG TUNG 320 had a tonnage of 485 tons.

What type of wreck is the HANG TUNG 320?

The HANG TUNG 320 is classified as a motor vessel.

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