Hyundai No 1 & Dumb Barge Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Hyundai no 1 & dumb barge Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
9 19.35 S,160 20 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -9.322500
  • Longitude: 160.333333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HYUNDAI NO 1 & DUMB BARGE
Type tug
Flag SB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 27, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2778/69 2.7.87 GROUNDED ABOUT 2 MILES SW OF NUGHU ISLAND, SOLOMAN ISLANDS. (LL 29.5.87). H2778/69 25.8.87 TUG AND BARGE REFLOATED. (LL 3.8.87).
Last Amended Date Jul 30, 2004

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND WHILE TOWING DUMB BARGE LOADED WITH SAWN TIMBER. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 9 19.35 S,160 20 E
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FAQ

Where is the HYUNDAI NO 1 & DUMB BARGE wreck located?

The HYUNDAI NO 1 & DUMB BARGE wreck is located at coordinates 9 19.35 S,160 20 E.

When did the HYUNDAI NO 1 & DUMB BARGE sink?

The HYUNDAI NO 1 & DUMB BARGE sank on May 27, 1987.

When was the wreck of the HYUNDAI NO 1 & DUMB BARGE discovered?

The wreck of the HYUNDAI NO 1 & DUMB BARGE was discovered in 1987.

What country did the HYUNDAI NO 1 & DUMB BARGE belong to?

The HYUNDAI NO 1 & DUMB BARGE belonged to SB.

What type of wreck is the HYUNDAI NO 1 & DUMB BARGE?

The HYUNDAI NO 1 & DUMB BARGE is classified as a tug.