Where is the YIH HUNG wreck located?

The YIH HUNG wreck is located at coordinates 12 57.987 S,160 36.148 E.

When did the YIH HUNG sink?

The YIH HUNG sank on Mar 12, 1977.

The wreck of the YIH HUNG was discovered in 1977.

The YIH HUNG had a tonnage of 186 tons.

The YIH HUNG is classified as a factory ship.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Yih hung Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	12 57.987 S,160 36.148 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: -12.966450 Longitude: 160.602467
Water Depth	0 m
Water Level Effect	covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum	Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	YIH HUNG
Type	factory ship
Tonnage	186
Tonnage Type	gross
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Mar 12, 1977
Bottom Texture	Coral
Original Detection Year	1977
Last Detection Year	2017
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	19.3.77 REPORTED AS STRANDED AT SOUTH REEF, INDISPENSABLE GROUP, S OF SOLOMON ISLANDS IN 125700S, 1603400E APPROX. (LL, 17.3.77) NCA YET. 12.4.77 ABANDONED BY CREW. (LL, 7.4.77) NCA YET. 18.4.77 ATTEMPTS TO REFLOAT UNSUCCESSFUL. FURTHER ATTEMPTS LIKELY. (LL, 19.4.77) NCA.
Last Amended Date	May 12, 2020

17.3.77 STRANDED ON SOUTH REEF, INDISPENSABLE GROUP. ABANDONED BY CREW. (LL, 17.3.77 & 7.4.77)

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