Intereast (?Tung Chin) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Intereast (?tung chin) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 2.91 N,119 47.274 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.048500
  • Longitude: 119.787900
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Indian Spring Low Water
Name INTEREAST (?TUNG CHIN)
Type motor vessel
Flag SG
Length 100.6 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 3254
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,timber,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 19, 1986
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3301/75 17.3.87 TUNG CHIN, ABOUT 3000 GRT, SUNK IN 240300N, 1194700E. (TAIWAN NM 72/86). INS A DWPA. - NM 1023/87. H3301/75 19.3.87 SINGAPORE MV INTEREAST REPORTED SUNK IN 240300N, 1194700E APPROX, ON 19.12.86. (LL, 17.3.87). NFA. 23.10.14 SHOWN IN 2402.885N, 11947.479E [WGD] ON BA 2409 [EDN 5 DTD 8.12.11].
Last Amended Date Aug 25, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1971 BY J J SIETAS GMBH & CO, HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY INTEREAST SHIPPING PTD, LTD, SINGAPORE. PASSAGE HONG KONG FOR TAICHUNG. WAS ABANDONED AFTER CARGO SHIFTED IN HEAVY SEAS. LATER SANK. TWO MEN LOST. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the INTEREAST (?TUNG CHIN) wreck located?

The INTEREAST (?TUNG CHIN) wreck is located at coordinates 24 2.91 N,119 47.274 E.

How deep is the seabed around the INTEREAST (?TUNG CHIN)?

The seabed around the INTEREAST (?TUNG CHIN) lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the INTEREAST (?TUNG CHIN) sink?

The INTEREAST (?TUNG CHIN) sank on Dec 19, 1986.

When was the wreck of the INTEREAST (?TUNG CHIN) discovered?

The wreck of the INTEREAST (?TUNG CHIN) was discovered in 1986.

What country did the INTEREAST (?TUNG CHIN) belong to?

The INTEREAST (?TUNG CHIN) belonged to SG.

What cargo was the INTEREAST (?TUNG CHIN) carrying?

The INTEREAST (?TUNG CHIN) was carrying metal: concentrate and products,timber,oil.

What was the tonnage of the INTEREAST (?TUNG CHIN)?

The INTEREAST (?TUNG CHIN) had a tonnage of 3254 tons.

What type of wreck is the INTEREAST (?TUNG CHIN)?

The INTEREAST (?TUNG CHIN) is classified as a motor vessel.

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