Hsin Wah Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hsin wah Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 11.34 N,114 17.98 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.189000
  • Longitude: 114.299667
Wreck Depth 23 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HSIN WAH
Type steam ship
Flag CN
Length 82.3 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 1940
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 16, 1929
Original Detection Year 1929
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H4460/29 10.7.29 WK 6.5FMS LIES 337DEGS, 975YDS FROM WANG LAN IS LT. (HONG KONG HYDRO). - NM 1147/29. H809/53 2.2.53 SALVAGE OPS TAKING PLACE. (HONG KONG NM 3(T)/53). NCA. H6995/59 21.1.60 SALVAGE CONTINUING DURING 1958-59. (ANNUAL REPORT). NCA. H809/53 8.5.61 CLEARED TO 11FMS. (HONG KONG NM 6/61). BR STD. 9.2.81 SHOWN AS WK 20MTRS IN 221120N, 1141759E [PRC] ON PRC 9114. NC 1555. 12.9.98 WGD POSN: 221120.5N, 1141801E. NE 1917. HH550/412/02 14.9.99 NOW WK 23.6MTRS IN 2211.338N, 11417.960E [WGD]. (HONG KONG, CHINA, MARINE DEPT FAX DTD 9.9.99). AMEND TO WK 23.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3794/99. HH550/412/02 16.12.99 DELETE WK 20MTRS IN 2211.370N, 11418.000E. (CHINESE NM 23/281/99). RETAIN MARINE DEPT, HONG KONG DEPTH & POSN OF SEP '99. NCA. 19.3.01 SHOWN AS WK 23MTRS ON HONG KONG 2502 [DEC '00 EDN]. BR STD. 15.10.08 SHOWN IN 2211.340N, 11417.980E [WGD] ON HONG KONG 2502 [AUG '08 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 4127.
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921 BY NAPIER & MILLER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHINA MERCHANTS STEAM NAVIGATION CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 162NP FOR 10 KNOTS. PASSAGE SHAGHAI FOR HONG KONG. SANK AFTER STRIKING ROCKS OFF WAN LAN IS IN VERY BAD WEATHER. OF A COMPLEMENT OF 429, 401 WERE LOST. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 22 11.34 N,114 17.98 E
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FAQ

Where is the HSIN WAH wreck located?

The HSIN WAH wreck is located at coordinates 22 11.34 N,114 17.98 E.

How deep is the HSIN WAH and where exactly is it located?

The HSIN WAH lies at a depth of about 23 meters and is located at coordinates 22 11.34 N,114 17.98 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HSIN WAH?

The seabed around the HSIN WAH lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the HSIN WAH sink?

The HSIN WAH sank on Jan 16, 1929.

When was the wreck of the HSIN WAH discovered?

The wreck of the HSIN WAH was discovered in 1929.

What country did the HSIN WAH belong to?

The HSIN WAH belonged to CN.

What was the tonnage of the HSIN WAH?

The HSIN WAH had a tonnage of 1940 tons.

What type of wreck is the HSIN WAH?

The HSIN WAH is classified as a steam ship.

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