Ming Chung Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ming chung Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 22.649 N,3 21.809 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.377483
  • Longitude: 3.363483
Wreck Depth 8.2 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MING CHUNG
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 143.3 m
Width 18 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 7066
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 19, 1979
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H3155/69 3.1.80 H3155/69 3.1.80 ST PA IN 062230N, 032150E. (NPA HBR MASTER NM 31/79). - NM 138/80. H3155/69 18.4.80 H3155/69 18.4.80 REPD AS WK PA 7MTRS IN 062230N, 032150E. (HAMBURG NM 802/80). NCA YET, AWAIT NIGERIAN NOTICE. H2511/80 3.4.81 H2511/80 3.4.81 REPD AS DW PA IN 062236N, 032154E. (HAMBURG NM 785/81). NCA YET. 19.10.81 19.10.81 SHOWN AS WK 3FMS 5FT ON US 57100 [1981 EDN]. NCA. H5980/83 15.5.84 H5980/83 15.5.84 WK 8.2MTRS [4FMS 3FT] SHOWN IN 062236N, 032154E ON NPA SURVEY APPS TO LAGOS HBR [K9301]. - NM 1482/84. 4.2.91 4.2.91 WK 8.2MTRS SHOWN IN AMENDED POSN 062235.6N, 032151.55E ON NPA SURVEY [K9301]. NE 2812. 7.2.11 7.2.11 [WGD] POSN: 0622.6134N, 0321.8051E. NE 2182.
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2025

Circumstances of loss

30.8.78 VESSEL, BUILT 1954 BY HITACHI ZOSEN, OSAKA, ARRIVED OFF APAPA/LAGOS ON 30.8.78 & WAS REPD ABANDONED & LYING AT 45DEG LIST APPROX 4M W & 2M S OF LAGOS ON 5.6.79. VESSEL SUBSEQUENTLY SANK WHILST STILL AT ANCHOR. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MING LUNG NAVIGATION CO S.A. (MSD, LL, 8.11.79 & 30.11.79).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 6 22.649 N,3 21.809 E
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FAQ

Where is the MING CHUNG wreck located?

The MING CHUNG wreck is located at coordinates 6 22.649 N,3 21.809 E.

How deep is the MING CHUNG and where exactly is it located?

The MING CHUNG lies at a depth of about 8.2 meters and is located at coordinates 6 22.649 N,3 21.809 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MING CHUNG?

The seabed around the MING CHUNG lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the MING CHUNG sink?

The MING CHUNG sank on Jul 19, 1979.

When was the wreck of the MING CHUNG discovered?

The wreck of the MING CHUNG was discovered in 1979.

What country did the MING CHUNG belong to?

The MING CHUNG belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the MING CHUNG?

The MING CHUNG had a tonnage of 7066 tons.

What type of wreck is the MING CHUNG?

The MING CHUNG is classified as a motor vessel.

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