Tung Hin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Tung hin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 18 N,111 48.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 2.300000
  • Longitude: 111.813333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TUNG HIN
Type motor vessel
Flag MY
Tonnage 250
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 2, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2703/85 28.10.88 SANK ALONSIDE BURUNG APU WHARF, PALAU BABI, SIBU, IN 021812N, 1114924E. (LL 27.10.88). NCA YET - POSN PLOTS ONSHORE. H2703/85 5.1.89 WK HAS BEEN BUOYED. (LL 2.12.88). HH516/350/01 22.3.89 WK ABANDONED. WILL NOT BE SALVAGED BY OWNERS OR UNDERWRITERS. (LL 22.2.89). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 16, 2007

Circumstances of loss

TOOK SHELTER AT SIBU FROM BAD WEATHER AND BECAUSE OF A LEAK, WHILE ON PASSAGE KUCHING TO LIMBANG. SANK ALONGSIDE.

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FAQ

Where is the TUNG HIN wreck located?

The TUNG HIN wreck is located at coordinates 2 18 N,111 48.8 E.

When did the TUNG HIN sink?

The TUNG HIN sank on Oct 2, 1988.

When was the wreck of the TUNG HIN discovered?

The wreck of the TUNG HIN was discovered in 1988.

What country did the TUNG HIN belong to?

The TUNG HIN belonged to MY.

What cargo was the TUNG HIN carrying?

The TUNG HIN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the TUNG HIN?

The TUNG HIN had a tonnage of 250 tons.

What type of wreck is the TUNG HIN?

The TUNG HIN is classified as a motor vessel.

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