Adhiguna Meranti Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Adhiguna meranti Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 11.433 N,121 46.35 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.190550
  • Longitude: 121.772500
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADHIGUNA MERANTI
Type carrier
Flag ID
Length 96.9 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.1
Orientation 135
Tonnage 2909
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 15, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H5184/80 14.12.81 H5184/80 14.12.81 ST IN 251102N, 1214601E. (TAIWAN NM 59/81). INS ST. - NM 60/82. 16.12.81 16.12.81 200 TONS CASED MACHINERY CARGO SALVED FROM WK, AN OFFER HAS BEEN MADE FOR HULL 'AS IS, WHERE IS' & REMAINING SALVABLE CARGO OF 250 TONS OF MACHINERY. (LL 17.12.81). 22.12.81 22.12.81 SALVAGE OF VESSEL NOW FORMALLY ABANDONED. (LL 23.12.81). H5184/80 8.1.82 H5184/80 8.1.82 WK REPORTED STRANDED IN POSN 251124.5N 1214624.5E, 620 FT FROM SW PT OF CHI-LUNG TAO. WK HAS APPEARANCE OF VESSEL UNDERWAY FAIRLY UPRIGHT WITH HIGH FREEBOARD. (MV LANCASHIRE, HN DTD 9.12.81). H3598/82 28.4.82 H3598/82 28.4.82 REPD AS CONSPIC IN 251126N, 1214621E. POSN BY BEARING AND RADAR RANGE. (MV STRATHCONON, HN DTD 4.12.81). NCA. H5678/81 14.9.82 H5678/81 14.9.82 ST IN 251126N, 1214616E. (MV STREAMBANK, HN DTD 5.8.82). CHART AS STPA IN 251126N, 1214621E (MEAN OF 3 REPORTED POSITIONS). AMEND STPA IN 251126N, 1214621E. - NM 2436/82. H5184/80 5.10.82 H5184/80 5.10.82 SALVAGE OPS ON ST IN POSN 251112N, 1214618E BETWEEN SEPT-NOV 1982. (TAIWAN NM 58/82). NCA. H5184/80 24.10.83 H5184/80 24.10.83 SALVAGE OPS BETWEEN SEPT-OCT 1983. (TAIWAN NM 66/83). NCA. H2079/72 26.2.86 H2079/72 26.2.86 WRECK REMOVED. (HAMBURG NM 600/86). NCA YET.
Last Amended Date Oct 10, 1984

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1964 BY NIPPON KAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY P T PELAYARAN BAHTERA ADHIGUNA. PASSAGE KEELUNG FOR INDONESIA. RAN AGROUND JUST S OF CHI-LUNG ISLAND, N OF KEELUNG BREAKWATER. CONTINUOUS POUNDING FROM HEAVY SEAS EVENTUALLY BROKE HER UP. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 25 11.433 N,121 46.35 E
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FAQ

Where is the ADHIGUNA MERANTI wreck located?

The ADHIGUNA MERANTI wreck is located at coordinates 25 11.433 N,121 46.35 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ADHIGUNA MERANTI?

The seabed around the ADHIGUNA MERANTI lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ADHIGUNA MERANTI sink?

The ADHIGUNA MERANTI sank on Nov 15, 1981.

When was the wreck of the ADHIGUNA MERANTI discovered?

The wreck of the ADHIGUNA MERANTI was discovered in 1981.

What country did the ADHIGUNA MERANTI belong to?

The ADHIGUNA MERANTI belonged to ID.

What cargo was the ADHIGUNA MERANTI carrying?

The ADHIGUNA MERANTI was carrying machinery and mechanical parts,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ADHIGUNA MERANTI?

The ADHIGUNA MERANTI had a tonnage of 2909 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADHIGUNA MERANTI?

The ADHIGUNA MERANTI is classified as a carrier.

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