Yau Hing Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Yau hing Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
20 45 N,116 50 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.750000
  • Longitude: 116.833333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YAU HING
Type junk
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 21, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4164/63 20.3.69 H4164/63 20.3.69 WRECK STRANDED IN 204500N, 1165000E VERY APPROX. (LL OCT 1968). NCA. 18.4.77 18.4.77 ST SHOWN IN 204500N, 1165000E ON CHINESE 0307 [1976 EDN]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 25, 2006

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED STRANDED ON REEF NEAR N (?N SIDE) OF PRATAS LAGOON. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 20 45 N,116 50 E
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FAQ

Where is the YAU HING wreck located?

The YAU HING wreck is located at coordinates 20 45 N,116 50 E.

When did the YAU HING sink?

The YAU HING sank on Aug 21, 1968.

When was the wreck of the YAU HING discovered?

The wreck of the YAU HING was discovered in 1968.

What type of wreck is the YAU HING?

The YAU HING is classified as a junk.