How did the Tek Sing ship sink?

The Tek Sing, a Chinese junk ship, sank on February 6, 1822, after hitting a reef in the South China Sea. The vessel was overloaded with cargo, including porcelain and other goods, which contributed to its instability. Following the collision, the ship quickly took on water and capsized, leading to the loss of approximately 1,600 lives, making it one of the deadliest maritime disasters of the time.