Belantik Wreck

Field Value
Belantik Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 53.766 S,112 43.887 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -6.896100
  • Longitude: 112.731450
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name BELANTIK
Type Buoy
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 3, 1957
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date May 14, 2025

Surveying Details

H4638/57 16.10.57 WK IN 065318S, 1124410E. (HYDROPAC 713 & US NM 4367/57). AWAIT NM. H1842/57 25.10.57 ST IN 065345S, 1124355E, MARKED BY BUOY, FLR. (NETH NM 236/3041/57). - NM 2449/57. H1842/57 13.2.58 BUOY REMOVED WHILST DIVING OPS IN PROGRESS. (INDO NMS 489 & 503/57). NCA. H2461/58 21.4.58 B CONL BUOY LAID NW OF LT BUOY. (INDO TNM 51/524/57 & NM 4/025/58). NCA. H2461/58 6.5.59 B CONL BUOY REMOVED. (?INDO NM 05/041/59). NCA. H4638/57 18.12.59 NOW MARKED BY G CONL BUOY, FLR12S. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). LC 934. H1842/57 20.12.63 DELETE ST IN 065345S, 1124355E. (INDO NM 21/151/64 & NIDXI, 18.11.63). - NM 2534/63. H1842/57 17.6.64 AMEND BUOY TO G CONL, FL5S. (INDO NM 06/044/64). - NM 1186/64. H7829/68 2.12.68 REPORT THAT FOUL STILL EXISTS E OF WK MARKER BUOY. (NDI[19]). NCA. H2555/67 23.6.69 BUOY REPORTED MISSING. (MV ASTYANAX 1969). NCA. H2555/67 14.4.70 BUOY STILL MISSING. (INDO TNM 01/006/70). NCA. H3041/69 1.12.70 DELETE BUOY. (INDO 29/235/70). - NM 1936/70. 3.4.81 OBSTN SHOWN IN 065345S, 114355E MARKED BY R CAN BUOY, FLR5S, ON INDO CHART. NC 921. 11.7.83 OBSTN ONLY SHOWN ON INDO 96 [1982 EDN]. NC 921. HH526/550/01 19.1.90 LOCAL PILOT REPORTS THAT OBSTN NO LONGER EXISTS. (HMAS TORRENS, HN 15.11.89). NCA. HH526/800/01 18.7.91 REPORTED REMOVED. (AUSTRALIAN FLEET PORT GUIDE - MAY'90). NCA YET. HH526/550/01 11.12.91 REPORTED REMOVED. (HMAS JERVIS BAY, HN 30.9.91). NCA YET. 19.7.94 OBSTN SHOWN IN 065347S, 1124351E ON INDO 96 [1992 EDN]. AMEND TO OBSTN ED. NE 921. 24.1.07 SHOWN IN 0653.767S, 11243.897E [WGD] ON BA 975 [EDN 1 DTD 20.1.05]. 19.11.12 SHOWN IN 0653.749S, 11243.883E [WGD] ON ID400096 [EDN 4.8].

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN WEST CHANNEL, SURABAYA AFTER COLLISION WITH UNKNOWN VESSEL.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 6 53.766 S,112 43.887 E
Belantik on Wreck Map Belantik Wreck on Google Map

More Buoy Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the BELANTIK wreck located?

The BELANTIK wreck is located at coordinates 6 53.766 S,112 43.887 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BELANTIK?

The seabed around the BELANTIK lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the BELANTIK sink?

The BELANTIK sank on Aug 3, 1957.

When was the wreck of the BELANTIK discovered?

The wreck of the BELANTIK was discovered in 1957.

What type of wreck is the BELANTIK?

The BELANTIK is classified as a buoy.

Back to Wrecks