Aha 1 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Aha 1 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 27.5 N,101 43.167 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 2.458333
  • Longitude: 101.719450
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AHA 1 (POSSIBLY)
Type barge
Length 30.5 m
Width 9.1 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Dec 13, 2001

Surveying Details

HH520/350/01 31.10.90 RED BARGE REPORTED SINKING IN 022730N, 1014310E. MAST SHOWS 3MTRS ABOVE SURFACE. (DG SEACOMM, TLX DTD 9.10.90). DW (MASTS) IN 022730N, 1014312E. (HYDROPAC 1189/90(71). PLOTS IN 42MTRS. NCA YET. HH520/350/01 15.11.90 WK, SHOWING MAST, IN 022730N, 1014312E. (NAVAREA XI 1064/90). HH521/008/90 15.11.90 REPD SINKING IN 022728N, 1014320.5E. (PSA NM 145/90). NCA YET. HH520/350/01 6.12.90 NOW REPORTED AS BARGE 'ALMOST' SUNK IN 022730N, 1014310E. (INDO NM 400(S)/90). CONSIDERED TO HAVE BEEN A FLOATING DERELICT. NEVER CHARTED. NCA. HH520/350/01 21.1.91 BARGE REPORTED ADRIFT ON 11.7.90. CONFIRMED BARGE WAS RECOVERED AND TOWED INTO PORT DICKSON IN 10.1990. INVESTIGATIONS FAILED TO ACCOUNT FOR ANY OTHER REPORT OTHER THAN THE ABOVE. LOCAL MARINE AUTHORITIES, INCLUDING HARBOURMASTER (MALACCA), ALSO CONFIRMED NO REPORT OF ANY SINKING BARGE IN THE AREA ON OR CLOSE TO THE DATES MENTIONED. (DIRECTOR, HYD DIRECTORATE, RMN, TLX DTD 8.11.90). NCA. HH520/350/01 8.4.92 INDO NM 37/92 AGAIN REPORTS DW IN 022728N, 1014317E QUOTING TOKYO NM 1854/91. THIS IN TURN QUOTES PSA NM 145/90 AS AUTHORITY AND THAT QUOTES INDO NM 3254/90! NFA.

Circumstances of loss

11.7.90 REPORTED ADRIFT ON 11.7.90. WAS RECOVERED IN OCT '90 AND TOWED INTO PORT DICKSON.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 2 27.5 N,101 43.167 E
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FAQ

Where is the AHA 1 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The AHA 1 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 2 27.5 N,101 43.167 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AHA 1 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the AHA 1 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the AHA 1 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the AHA 1 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1990.

What type of wreck is the AHA 1 (POSSIBLY)?

The AHA 1 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a barge.

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