Horng Qun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Horng qun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 51 N,121 52 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.850000
  • Longitude: 121.866667
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HORNG QUN
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 114.3 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 4678
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 26, 1993
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH552/610/01 9.3.94 HH552/610/01 9.3.94 SANK OFF POLILLO ISLAND IN 100MTRS. (LL, 28.12.93). NCA, POSN 145100N, 1215200E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 10, 2008

Circumstances of loss

EX-BEAUTY BLUE '92. BUILT IN 1980 BY KURISHIMA DOCKYARD LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HORNG DA NAVIGATION CO. PASSAGE LAE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, FOR KAOSHIUNG, TAIWAN. SPRANG A LEAK DURING TYPHOON NELL AND RAN AGROUND. CREW RECOVERED. REPORTED SUNK FOLLOWING FURTHER HEAVY WEATHER IN OVER 100MTRS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the HORNG QUN wreck located?

The HORNG QUN wreck is located at coordinates 14 51 N,121 52 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HORNG QUN?

The seabed around the HORNG QUN lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the HORNG QUN sink?

The HORNG QUN sank on Dec 26, 1993.

When was the wreck of the HORNG QUN discovered?

The wreck of the HORNG QUN was discovered in 1993.

What country did the HORNG QUN belong to?

The HORNG QUN belonged to PA.

What cargo was the HORNG QUN carrying?

The HORNG QUN was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the HORNG QUN?

The HORNG QUN had a tonnage of 4678 tons.

What type of wreck is the HORNG QUN?

The HORNG QUN is classified as a carrier.

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