New Orient Princess Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
New orient princess Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 16.91 N,114 16.15 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.281833
  • Longitude: 114.269167
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEW ORIENT PRINCESS
Type roll on-roll off
Flag PA
Length 125 m
Width 19.5 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 4843
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 26, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH550/402/02 13.9.93 BEACHED ON SANDS OF FAT TONG CHAU (JUNK ISLAND) IN EASTERN APPROACHES TO VICTORIA HARBOUR, HONG KONG. HAS SLIGHT STARBOARD LIST. . NCA YET. 5.8.94 APPROX SITE OF BEACHING OF WRECK NOW RECLAIMED. NE 1917. 12.6.00 DATA RE-ASSESSED. AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 12, 2000

Circumstances of loss

30.8.93 CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PROCEEDING ON A 'GAMBLING EXCURSION'. WAS ABANDONED BY PASSENGERS AND MOST OF CREW AND WAS BEACHED TO PREVENT HER SINKING. (LL, 30.8.93, 2 & 6.9.93)

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FAQ

Where is the NEW ORIENT PRINCESS wreck located?

The NEW ORIENT PRINCESS wreck is located at coordinates 22 16.91 N,114 16.15 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NEW ORIENT PRINCESS?

The seabed around the NEW ORIENT PRINCESS lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the NEW ORIENT PRINCESS sink?

The NEW ORIENT PRINCESS sank on Aug 26, 1993.

When was the wreck of the NEW ORIENT PRINCESS discovered?

The wreck of the NEW ORIENT PRINCESS was discovered in 1993.

What country did the NEW ORIENT PRINCESS belong to?

The NEW ORIENT PRINCESS belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the NEW ORIENT PRINCESS?

The NEW ORIENT PRINCESS had a tonnage of 4843 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEW ORIENT PRINCESS?

The NEW ORIENT PRINCESS is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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