Batam Jaya Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Batam jaya Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 46.953 S,106 22.896 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -4.782550
  • Longitude: 106.381600
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BATAM JAYA
Type carrier
Flag ID
Tonnage 416
Cargo cement,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 14, 1989
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2025

Surveying Details

HH524/350/01 11.1.90 HH524/350/01 11.1.90 SANK NEAR JAGA UTARA ISLAND. (LL, 20.12.89). NCA YET. HH524/350/01 21.3.90 HH524/350/01 21.3.90 REPORTED SUNK IN 044700S, 1062300E, APPROX. (INDONESIAN NM 43/90). INS AS DW. - NM 1055/90. 31.7.08 31.7.08 WGD POSN: 0447.000S, 10623.000E. NC 2873. 29.9.10 29.9.10 SHOWN IN 0446.953S, 10622.896E [WGD] ON INDONESIAN 104 [DEC '08 EDN]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

20.12.89 PASSAGE SUNDA KELAPA HARBOUR, JAKARTA, FOR BATAM ISLAND. CAPSIZED AND SANK IN VERY ROUGH SEAS. (LL, 20.12.89).

General Comments

REP (1989)

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FAQ

Where is the BATAM JAYA wreck located?

The BATAM JAYA wreck is located at coordinates 4 46.953 S,106 22.896 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BATAM JAYA?

The seabed around the BATAM JAYA lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the BATAM JAYA sink?

The BATAM JAYA sank on Dec 14, 1989.

When was the wreck of the BATAM JAYA discovered?

The wreck of the BATAM JAYA was discovered in 1990.

What country did the BATAM JAYA belong to?

The BATAM JAYA belonged to ID.

What cargo was the BATAM JAYA carrying?

The BATAM JAYA was carrying cement,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the BATAM JAYA?

The BATAM JAYA had a tonnage of 416 tons.

What type of wreck is the BATAM JAYA?

The BATAM JAYA is classified as a carrier.

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