Yuk Yat No 8 Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Yuk yat no 8 Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
22 19.5 N,113 59.75 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 10 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | YUK YAT NO 8 |
| Type | tug |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Apr 29, 1993 |
| Bottom Texture | Mud |
| Original Detection Year | 1993 |
| Last Detection Year | 2003 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | HH550/406/01 14.5.93 SANK IN 221930N, 1135945E APPROX. (LL, 29.4.93) NCA YET, AWAIT HONG KONG ACTION. 14.7.03 NOT SHOWN ON HONG KONG 1502 [FEB '03 EDN, ADOPTION]. SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM SHOWS AREA SURVEYED 1998-1999. AMENDED TO DEAD. NC 4122. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 26, 2006 |
Circumstances of loss
29.4.93 CAPSIZED AND SANK WITH LIGHTER STILL ATTACHED, THE 3 CREWMEN RESCUED BY PASSING PLEASURE CRAFT. (LL, 29.4.93)
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