Hung Ming No.1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hung ming no.1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 31 N,120 47 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.516667
  • Longitude: 120.783333
Water Depth 2000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HUNG MING NO.1
Type motor vessel
Length 106.2 m
Width 16 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 3499
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 30, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3470/87 17.11.88 LAST SEEN DRIFTING IN 203100N, 1204700E. (LL, 1.11.88). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 16, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-HUNG MUO 1 (1987), EX-ERICK LU (1986), EX-NOAH LU (1976), BUILT IN 1975 BY SHINHAMA DOCK K.K. DEVELOPED A HEAVY LIST AFTER REPORTING TAKING IN WATER FAST IN ROUGH WEATHER IN THE LUZON STRAIT. ABANDONED BY 21 CREW WHO WERE SAFELY RESCUED. WAS LAST REPORTED DRIFTING, PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the HUNG MING NO.1 wreck located?

The HUNG MING NO.1 wreck is located at coordinates 20 31 N,120 47 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HUNG MING NO.1?

The seabed around the HUNG MING NO.1 lies at approximately 2000 meters deep.

When did the HUNG MING NO.1 sink?

The HUNG MING NO.1 sank on Oct 30, 1988.

When was the wreck of the HUNG MING NO.1 discovered?

The wreck of the HUNG MING NO.1 was discovered in 1988.

What was the tonnage of the HUNG MING NO.1?

The HUNG MING NO.1 had a tonnage of 3499 tons.

What type of wreck is the HUNG MING NO.1?

The HUNG MING NO.1 is classified as a motor vessel.

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