Lien Shing Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lien shing Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 11.333 N,122 21.383 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.188883
  • Longitude: 122.356383
Wreck Depth 5.7 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LIEN SHING
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 86.9 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2417
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1926
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1927
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H548/27 31.1.27 H548/27 31.1.27 DW PD (1926) IN 311130N, 1222123E, OR 2MIN S 051.5DEGS E OF AMHERST RK. (SHANGHAI 875). INS IN 311130N, 1222050E. - NM 265/27. H548/27 28.6.27 H548/27 28.6.27 NOW DW IN 311136N, 1222100E. (SHANGHAI 886). - NM 1152/27. 15.5.79 15.5.79 WK 5.7MTRS SHOWN IN 311120N, 1222123E ON CHINESE 9410. NC 1602.
Last Amended Date Aug 2, 1984

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1926 BY HONG KONG & WHAMPOA DK. CO., WITH TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 503NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY INDO-CHINA S.N. CO. PASSAGE TIENTSIN FOR SHANGHAI. WRECKED ON AMHERST ROCK. SOME CHINESE CREW DROWNED. (DODS)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 31 11.333 N,122 21.383 E
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FAQ

Where is the LIEN SHING wreck located?

The LIEN SHING wreck is located at coordinates 31 11.333 N,122 21.383 E.

How deep is the LIEN SHING and where exactly is it located?

The LIEN SHING lies at a depth of about 5.7 meters and is located at coordinates 31 11.333 N,122 21.383 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LIEN SHING?

The seabed around the LIEN SHING lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the LIEN SHING sink?

The LIEN SHING sank on Dec 12, 1926.

When was the wreck of the LIEN SHING discovered?

The wreck of the LIEN SHING was discovered in 1927.

What country did the LIEN SHING belong to?

The LIEN SHING belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LIEN SHING carrying?

The LIEN SHING was carrying personnel.

What was the tonnage of the LIEN SHING?

The LIEN SHING had a tonnage of 2417 tons.

What type of wreck is the LIEN SHING?

The LIEN SHING is classified as a steam ship.

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