Ming Sing Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ming sing Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 30 N,114 30 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.500000
  • Longitude: 114.500000
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MING SING
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 65 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 5.1
Tonnage 891
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 22, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 24.10.75 VESSEL BELIEVED SUNK IN 213000N, 1143000E APPROX. (LL, 22.10.75). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1957 BY ONOMICHI ZOSE, ONOMICHI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SEA WIDE NAVIGATION CO LTD. ABANDONED IN SINKING CONDITION DURING TROPICAL STORM 'FLOSSIE'. PRESUMED LOST. NO SIGN EVER FOUND DESPITE EXTENSIVE AIR AND SEA SEARCH. CREW OF 17 LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MING SING wreck located?

The MING SING wreck is located at coordinates 21 30 N,114 30 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MING SING?

The seabed around the MING SING lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the MING SING sink?

The MING SING sank on Oct 22, 1975.

When was the wreck of the MING SING discovered?

The wreck of the MING SING was discovered in 1975.

What country did the MING SING belong to?

The MING SING belonged to PA.

What cargo was the MING SING carrying?

The MING SING was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the MING SING?

The MING SING had a tonnage of 891 tons.

What type of wreck is the MING SING?

The MING SING is classified as a carrier.

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