Hip Chow Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hip chow Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 0.74 S,167 23.93 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -16.012333
  • Longitude: 167.398833
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HIP CHOW
Type motor vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 29, 1970
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1970
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 13.10.70 WK LYING ON SIDE HIGH ON CORAL BEACH, DRY AT LOW WATER, REPAIR & REFLOAT IMPOSSIBLE, SALVABLE ITEMS HAVE BEEN REMOVED. (LLOYDS 202) - NCA, POSN 160100S, 1672330E APPROX FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 3, 1999

Circumstances of loss

AGROUND ON REEF AT PINALUM, NEAR NORSUP, MALEKULA ISLAND. (LLOYDS 202)

General Comments

LYING ON ITS SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the HIP CHOW wreck located?

The HIP CHOW wreck is located at coordinates 16 0.74 S,167 23.93 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HIP CHOW?

The seabed around the HIP CHOW lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the HIP CHOW sink?

The HIP CHOW sank on Sep 29, 1970.

When was the wreck of the HIP CHOW discovered?

The wreck of the HIP CHOW was discovered in 1970.

What type of wreck is the HIP CHOW?

The HIP CHOW is classified as a motor vessel.

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