Hong Wei Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Hong wei Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
20 22.4 N,119 47 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 3200 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | HONG WEI |
| Type | bulk carrier |
| Flag | PA |
| Tonnage | 27996 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Dec 4, 2010 |
| Original Detection Year | 2010 |
| Original Source | national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Surveying Details | SEP 2010/000213708 16.12.10 SANK IN 2022.4N, 11947.0E [WGD]. (TAIWANESE NM 250/10). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. |
| Last Amended Date | Oct 16, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
3.12.10 BUILT IN 2001. PASSAGE INDONESIA FOR SHAN TONG, CHINA. REPORTED CAPSIZED IN HEAVY WEATHER ON 3.12.10. 14 RECOVERED, 10 MEN MISSING.
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