Hui Feng No.1 (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hui feng no.1 (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
5 52.3 N,162 7.533 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.871667
  • Longitude: -162.125550
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HUI FENG NO.1 (PROBABLY)
Type fishing vessel
Length 36 m
Tonnage 280
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 14, 1991
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH100/350/02 27.4.92 HH100/350/02 27.4.92 SOLIDLY AGROUND AT PALMYRA ATOLL WITH AN APPROX 70 DEG LIST. ABANDONED BY CREW AND OWNERS. FUEL HAS BEEN REMOVED BY AMERICAN SALVAGE TUG AMERICAN QUEST. (MTL, MARCH '92; LL 284 & 285). NCA YET. HH597/430/02 28.3.96 HH597/430/02 28.3.96 ST 'REP (1996)' IN 055218N, 1620732W. (USNM 83157/12/96). - NM 1446/96.
Last Amended Date May 9, 2008

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND.

General Comments

Rep (1996)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 5 52.3 N,162 7.533 W
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FAQ

Where is the HUI FENG NO.1 (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HUI FENG NO.1 (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 5 52.3 N,162 7.533 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HUI FENG NO.1 (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HUI FENG NO.1 (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the HUI FENG NO.1 (PROBABLY) sink?

The HUI FENG NO.1 (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 14, 1991.

When was the wreck of the HUI FENG NO.1 (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HUI FENG NO.1 (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1992.

What was the tonnage of the HUI FENG NO.1 (PROBABLY)?

The HUI FENG NO.1 (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 280 tons.

What type of wreck is the HUI FENG NO.1 (PROBABLY)?

The HUI FENG NO.1 (PROBABLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.