Shun Fung Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Shun fung Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 10 N,114 10 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.166667
  • Longitude: 114.166667
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHUN FUNG
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Tonnage 7130
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 5, 1964
Original Detection Year 1964
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details AGROUND OFF CHEUNG CHAU, HONG KONG. (LLOYDS). POSN 221000N, 1141000E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 15, 2008

Circumstances of loss

EX- SIMCOE PARK [LIBERTY TYPE] BUILT 1945 BY NORTH VANCOUVER SHIP REPAIRERS LTD, VANCOUVER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY YICK FUNG SHIPPING & ENTERPRISE CO. LTD. RAN AGROUND IN TYPHOON RUBY OFF CHEUNG CHAU, HONG KONG. DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the SHUN FUNG wreck located?

The SHUN FUNG wreck is located at coordinates 22 10 N,114 10 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SHUN FUNG?

The seabed around the SHUN FUNG lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the SHUN FUNG sink?

The SHUN FUNG sank on Sep 5, 1964.

When was the wreck of the SHUN FUNG discovered?

The wreck of the SHUN FUNG was discovered in 1964.

What country did the SHUN FUNG belong to?

The SHUN FUNG belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SHUN FUNG?

The SHUN FUNG had a tonnage of 7130 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHUN FUNG?

The SHUN FUNG is classified as a steam ship.

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