Tin Shing Wreck

Field Value
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Tin shing Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 17.848 N,114 23.407 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.297467
  • Longitude: 114.390117
Wreck Depth 25.5 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TIN SHING
Type carrier
Flag CN
Length 49 m
Sonar Length 33
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 2.8
Tonnage 500
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers,foodstuffs: preserved,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 12, 1999
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH550/414/02 17.3.99 SANK IN 2220.0N, 11417.0E [WGD]. (LL, 13.3.99). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH550/414/02 30.3.99 ORIGINAL RELAYED MESSAGE ON 12.3.99 STATED THAT THE VESSEL WAS TAKING IN WATER 3-4M E OF FO SHEK CHAU [BASALT ISLAND] AND REQUIRED ASSISTANCE. HOWEVER THE CREW'S BODIES WERE LOCATED ABOUT 1M SE OF THE NINEPIN GROUP LATER THAT DAY. SUSPECTED AREAS SURVEYED BY THE HO BUT WK NOT LOCATED. SEARCH AREA EXPANDED AND ARE STILL SEARCHING. (HONG KONG, CHINA, MARINE DEPT FAX DTD 25.3.99). NCA. HH550/414/02 16.4.99 VESSEL LOCATED IN 2217.848N, 11423.407E [WGD]. APPROX DIMENSIONS: LENGTH 33MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 2.8MTRS. STATUS OF THE OBJECT WILL BE CONFIRMED. (HONK KONG, CHINA, MARINE DEPT FAX DTD 14.4.99). AWAIT FINAL DETAILS. NCA. HH550/414/02 23.4.99 POSN CONFIRMED AS 2217.848N, 11423.407E [WGD]. DEPTH WATER OVER WK IS APPROX 26MTRS. (HONG KONG, CHINA, MARINE DEPT NOTICE 51/99). INS AS WK USC 26MTRS IN THIS POSN. - NM 2003/99. HH550/414/02 26.8.99 WK USC 26MTRS IN 2217.833N, 11423.38E. (CHINESE NM 16/191/99) NFA. 28.11.01 SHOWN AS OB 25.5MTRS ON HONG KONG 2501 [SEP '01 EDN]. BR STD. HH550/414/04 18.8.05 NOW DEPTH 27.5MTRS. (HONG KONG, CHINA, NM 16/29/05). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 4405/05.
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2005

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE FROM YAU MA TEI ANCHORAGE FOR HUIZOU. OF EIGHT CREW, TWO RECOVERED FROM THE WATER, BOTH DEAD.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 22 17.848 N,114 23.407 E
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FAQ

Where is the TIN SHING wreck located?

The TIN SHING wreck is located at coordinates 22 17.848 N,114 23.407 E.

How deep is the TIN SHING and where exactly is it located?

The TIN SHING lies at a depth of about 25.5 meters and is located at coordinates 22 17.848 N,114 23.407 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TIN SHING?

The seabed around the TIN SHING lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the TIN SHING sink?

The TIN SHING sank on Mar 12, 1999.

When was the wreck of the TIN SHING discovered?

The wreck of the TIN SHING was discovered in 1999.

What country did the TIN SHING belong to?

The TIN SHING belonged to CN.

What cargo was the TIN SHING carrying?

The TIN SHING was carrying containers,foodstuffs: preserved,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the TIN SHING?

The TIN SHING had a tonnage of 500 tons.

What type of wreck is the TIN SHING?

The TIN SHING is classified as a carrier.

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