Ming Yun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ming yun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 22.701 N,3 21.35 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.378350
  • Longitude: 3.355833
Wreck Depth 3.2 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MING YUN
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 116.4 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 4576
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3155/69 3.1.80 H3155/69 3.1.80 2 ST REPD IN 062242N, 032124E. (W GERMAN NM 4511/79). NCA YET. H2511/80 24.4.80 H2511/80 24.4.80 MV 'MING YUN' & MV 'MING CHUNG' REPD ABANDONED IN 062200N, 032200E APPROX. (NPA LTR 4605/M12/1, DTD 20.3.80). NCA. H2511/80 19.9.80 H2511/80 19.9.80 VESSEL FOUNDERED IN 062200N, 032130E APPROX. (NPA NM 19/80). INS AS STPA. - NM 2146/80. H3155/69 28.10.80 H3155/69 28.10.80 MV 'MING YUN' REPD TO HAVE FOUNDERED. (GULF AGENCY PORT INFO). NCA. H2511/80 25.2.81 H2511/80 25.2.81 INS 3 DW IN 062242N, 032124E. (HAMBURG NM 447/81). NCA YET, AWAIT NIGERIAN NM. H5980/83 15.5.84 H5980/83 15.5.84 WK 3.2MTRS SHOWN IN 062242N, 032124E ON NPA SURVEY K9301/7 [APPRS TO LAGOS] DTD FEB 1984. AMEND TO WK 1FM 4FT. - NM 1482/84. 7.2.11 7.2.11 [WGD] POSN: 0622.7007N, 0321.3518E. NE 2182.
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2025

Circumstances of loss

30.8.78 BUILT IN 1961 BY HITACHI ZOSEN (HIROSHIMA WORKS), MUKAISHIMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SEA WIDE NAVIGATION CO LTD. ARRIVED APAPA/LAGOS 30.8.78. WAS LATER REPD ABANDONED BY CREW DUE TO NON PAYMENT OF WAGES. VESSEL SANK PRIOR TO 28.8.80. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MING YUN wreck located?

The MING YUN wreck is located at coordinates 6 22.701 N,3 21.35 E.

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

The MING YUN lies at a depth of about 3.2 meters and is located at coordinates 6 22.701 N,3 21.35 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MING YUN?

The seabed around the MING YUN lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MING YUN discovered?

The wreck of the MING YUN was discovered in 1980.

What country did the MING YUN belong to?

The MING YUN belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the MING YUN?

The MING YUN had a tonnage of 4576 tons.

What type of wreck is the MING YUN?

The MING YUN is classified as a motor vessel.

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