Red Star No.240 & Red Star No.245 Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
|
Red star no.240 & red star no.245 Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
23 7.5 N,113 11 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | 2 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | RED STAR NO.240 & RED STAR NO.245 |
| Type | ferry |
| Flag | CN |
| Cargo | personnel |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 4, 1975 |
| Original Detection Year | 1975 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 18.8.75 18.8.75 VESSELS SANK 50 MILES FROM CANTON. (LL 16.8.75). FOR FILING ONLY. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 16, 2006 |
Circumstances of loss
TWO FERRIES SANK AFTER COLLISION IN HEAVY RAINSTORM IN THE WEST RIVER, 50 MILES FROM CANTON. (LL).
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