Hoi On Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hoi on Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 20 N,113 1 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.333333
  • Longitude: 113.016667
Water Depth 1600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOI ON
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 90.5 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1998
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 3, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2500/74 21.11.79 VESSEL SANK IN 172000N, 1130100E APPROX. (LL 14.11.79). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 23, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1965 BY KANAZASHI ZOSENSHO, SHIMIZU. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HOI ON SHIPPING LTD, SA. PASSAGE TANJONG MANI FOR HONG KONG. SANK AFTER DEVELOPING 25DEG LIST AND TAKING IN WATER RAPIDLY. CREW RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the HOI ON wreck located?

The HOI ON wreck is located at coordinates 17 20 N,113 1 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HOI ON?

The seabed around the HOI ON lies at approximately 1600 meters deep.

When did the HOI ON sink?

The HOI ON sank on Nov 3, 1979.

When was the wreck of the HOI ON discovered?

The wreck of the HOI ON was discovered in 1979.

What country did the HOI ON belong to?

The HOI ON belonged to PA.

What cargo was the HOI ON carrying?

The HOI ON was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the HOI ON?

The HOI ON had a tonnage of 1998 tons.

What type of wreck is the HOI ON?

The HOI ON is classified as a carrier.

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