Aristaios Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Aristaios Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 49.774 N,103 24.567 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 3.829567
  • Longitude: 103.409450
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARISTAIOS
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 138.1 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 7.6
Orientation 45
Tonnage 7783
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 8, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers ISOLATED DANGER PILLAR LT BUOY, FL(2)10S, CLOSE E
Surveying Details H2811/71 23.10.73 ST IN 034906N, 1032407E. (MALAYSIA NM 45/73). - NM 2170/73. 18.2.77 POSN REPD AS 034930N, 1032442E. (LLOYDS VOL.213). - NM 520/77. H2936/74 18.2.77 POSN REPD AS 034936N, 1032436E. (LTR DTD 5.1.77). H4415/77 25.10.77 STRANDED WK, ABOUT 2.6M NE OF TG. TEMBELING LT, IS CONSPIC. MASTS VISIBLE AT HW. (MV STRATHALVIE, HN SEPT 1977). H2936/74 1.9.78 ST WITH QKFL.G LT, IN 034948N, 1032439E. (MALAYSIAN NM 29/78). AMEND TO ST, QKFL.G. - NM 2189/78. H2811/71 18.6.80 LT ON WK CHANGED TO F.G. (MV BEAVERBANK, HN 15.5.80). H2936/74 30.3.82 NOW DW (MAST) IN 034906N, 1032407E. (MALAYSIAN NM 14/82). - NM 905/82. H2936/74 6.5.82 POSN CONFIRMED AS 034948N, 1032439E. SPH BUOY ESTABLISHED IN 034948N, 1032444E. (TELEX TWX IPLSM/82). - NM 1027/82. H2936/74 15.4.88 PILLAR BUOY (?ISO DANGER), FL(2)10S, TEMPORARILY OFF STATION. (MALAYSIA NM 5(T)/88). AMEND TO ISOLATED DANGER BUOY. BR STD. HH517/350/01 9.8.89 TO BE SHOWN AS WK FULL PECKED OUTLINE, LYING NE/SW, WITH LEGEND MASTS AND FUNNEL. (PEN MALAYSIA NM 33(T)/89). BA 1379 STS, AMEND LEGEND TO 'MASTS' ONLY. BR STD. HH517/350/01 18.8.89 NOW REFERRED TO AS A STRANDED WK. (PEN MALAYSIAN NM 34/89). NFA. 10.3.09 SHOWN AS DW MASTS IN 0349.774N, 10324.567E [WGD], WITH ISOLATED DANGER PILLAR LT BUOY, FL(2)10S, CLOSE E, ON MALAYSIAN 645 [APR '07 EDN, 1:200,000]. NE 1379.
Last Amended Date Jan 28, 2019

Circumstances of loss

SPRANG A LEAK AFTER TOUCHING BOTTOM AND GROUNDED. (LLOYDS VOL.213)

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FAQ

Where is the ARISTAIOS wreck located?

The ARISTAIOS wreck is located at coordinates 3 49.774 N,103 24.567 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARISTAIOS?

The seabed around the ARISTAIOS lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the ARISTAIOS sink?

The ARISTAIOS sank on Aug 8, 1973.

When was the wreck of the ARISTAIOS discovered?

The wreck of the ARISTAIOS was discovered in 1973.

What country did the ARISTAIOS belong to?

The ARISTAIOS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ARISTAIOS carrying?

The ARISTAIOS was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the ARISTAIOS?

The ARISTAIOS had a tonnage of 7783 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARISTAIOS?

The ARISTAIOS is classified as a motor vessel.

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