Soon Ping 2 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Soon ping 2 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 19.96 N,111 50.21 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 3.332667
  • Longitude: 111.836833
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOON PING 2
Type motor vessel
Flag MY
Tonnage 324
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 29, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 26, 2004

Simplified Wreck Survey

Wreck details for Soon Ping 2 located off the Mukah coast, NW Borneo, South China Sea. The underwater obstruction is situated at coordinates 3 19.96 N, 111 50.21 E. Historical survey data indicates the vessel sank in the vicinity of the Malaysian coast. This site is identified as a Dangerous Wreck to Surface Navigation (DWPA). Mariners are advised to exercise caution near these coordinates as the structural condition of the wreck may pose hazards to navigation.

Surveying Details

H2862/76 17.12.87 H2862/76 SANK APPROX 35M OFF MUKAH COAST, NW BORNEO. (LL, 15 & 17.12.87). NCA YET. H2862/76 22.1.88 H2862/76 22.1.88 SANK IN 031000N, 110??03E. (LL, 15.1.88). NCA YET. H2703/85 26.5.88 H2703/85 26.5.88 SUNK IN 032000N, 1115000E. (MALAYSIAN NM 08/88(P)). INS AS DWPA. - NM 1837/88.

Circumstances of loss

SPRANG A LEAK AND SANK WHILE ON PASSAGE SINGAPORE FOR SANDAKAN. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the SOON PING 2 wreck located?

The SOON PING 2 wreck is located at coordinates 3 19.96 N,111 50.21 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SOON PING 2?

The seabed around the SOON PING 2 lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the SOON PING 2 sink?

The SOON PING 2 sank on Nov 29, 1987.

When was the wreck of the SOON PING 2 discovered?

The wreck of the SOON PING 2 was discovered in 1987.

What country did the SOON PING 2 belong to?

The SOON PING 2 belonged to MY.

What cargo was the SOON PING 2 carrying?

The SOON PING 2 was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SOON PING 2?

The SOON PING 2 had a tonnage of 324 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOON PING 2?

The SOON PING 2 is classified as a motor vessel.

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