Altair Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Altair Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 18.352 N,104 55.999 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 3.305867
  • Longitude: 104.933317
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 68 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALTAIR
Type tanker
Flag PA
Length 156.1 m
Width 25 m
Draught 9.1
Sonar Length 94
Sonar Width 25
Orientation 135
Tonnage 12101
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 25, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 16, 2019

Surveying Details

HH553/520/02 5.10.93 HH553/520/02 5.10.93 SANK IN 031806.5N, 1045611E [UND]. (LL, 27.9.93). INS AS WK USC PA 15FMS. - NM 3585/93. HH553/520/04 4.9.02 HH553/520/04 4.9.02 DIVED IN 0318.35N, 10456.00E [WGD]. THIS IS THE POSN OF THE SHALLOWEST POINT, THE RUDDER. MINIMUM DEPTH IS 35MTRS. THE STERN HALF OF THE VESSEL LIES UPSIDE DOWN OVER THE TOP OF THE BOW HALF, PARTIALLY COMPRESSING IT. STERN FACES 180 DEGS, THE INTACT PORTION OF THE BOW LIES 50MTRS AWAY AND FACES 200 DEGS. (V SKOGLIE, EMAIL DTD 26.6.02). AMEND TO WK 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 4488/02. HH553/520/05 18.3.03 HH553/520/05 18.3.03 WK 32MTRS IN 0318.35N, 10456.00E [UND]. (INDONESIAN NM 1/2/03). NCA. HH091/187/01 1.10.07 HH091/187/01 1.10.07 EXAM'D IN 0318.352N, 10455.999E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.72 IN GEN DEPTH 68MTRS. LIES 148/328 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. BROKEN WITH WITH STERN ON TOP OF BOW SECTION. PROPSHAFT, BEING THE SHOALEST POINT, RISES 34MTRS ON A FLAT AND FEATURELESS SEABED. SLIGHT SCOURING AROUND THE BREAK POINT. SMALL DEBRIS FIELD EXTENDS 45MTRS TOWARDS 230 DEGS. (HMS ECHO, HI 1187). DIMENSIONS FROM FORWARED GRAPHICS: OVERALL LENGTH 94MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. RETAIN WK 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1982 BY K K UWAJIMA ZOSENSHO, UWAJIMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ATLANTIC BLUE OCEAN SA. PASSAGE SOUTH KOREA FOR JOHOR STATE, MALAYSIA. IN BALLAST. SUFFERED AN EXPLOSION, BROKE IN TWO AND SANK WHILE STOPPED AND CLEANING TANKS. 18 MEN RECOVERED BY M CONTAINER CARRIER CHOYAN EXPRESS. 3 MEN LOST.

General Comments

STERN LIES INVERTED ON TOP OF BOW SECTION, MINOR SCOUR

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FAQ

Where is the ALTAIR wreck located?

The ALTAIR wreck is located at coordinates 3 18.352 N,104 55.999 E.

How deep is the ALTAIR and where exactly is it located?

The ALTAIR lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 3 18.352 N,104 55.999 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALTAIR?

The seabed around the ALTAIR lies at approximately 68 meters deep.

When did the ALTAIR sink?

The ALTAIR sank on Sep 25, 1993.

When was the wreck of the ALTAIR discovered?

The wreck of the ALTAIR was discovered in 1993.

What country did the ALTAIR belong to?

The ALTAIR belonged to PA.

What cargo was the ALTAIR carrying?

The ALTAIR was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ALTAIR?

The ALTAIR had a tonnage of 12101 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALTAIR?

The ALTAIR is classified as a tanker.

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