Berge Istra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Berge istra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 0 N,127 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 3.000000
  • Longitude: 127.000000
Water Depth 2169 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name BERGE ISTRA
Type motor vessel
Flag LR
Length 315 m
Width 50.6 m
Draught 25.9
Tonnage 115442
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 30, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 23.1.76 VESSEL SANK IN MOLUCCA SEA BETWEEN TALAUD ISLAND AND HALMAHERA. (LLOYDS VOL.223 & MSD). POSN 0300.00N, 12700.00E [UND]. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2006

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1972 BY BRODOGRADILISTE 'ULJANIK', PULA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GENERAL ORE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION. WHILST EN ROUTE FROM TUBARAO, BRAZIL FOR KIMITSU, JAPAN, SUFFERED AN EXPLOSION CAUSING A SEVERE LIST. A SECOND EXPLOSION FOLLOWED BY A THIRD MASSIVE EXPLOSION CAUSED THE VESSEL TO BLOW APART AND SINK IMMEDIATELY. 30 CREW LOST WITH ONLY TWO SURVIVORS TO CONFIRM REPORT. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the BERGE ISTRA wreck located?

The BERGE ISTRA wreck is located at coordinates 3 0 N,127 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BERGE ISTRA?

The seabed around the BERGE ISTRA lies at approximately 2169 meters deep.

When did the BERGE ISTRA sink?

The BERGE ISTRA sank on Dec 30, 1975.

When was the wreck of the BERGE ISTRA discovered?

The wreck of the BERGE ISTRA was discovered in 1975.

What country did the BERGE ISTRA belong to?

The BERGE ISTRA belonged to LR.

What cargo was the BERGE ISTRA carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the BERGE ISTRA?

The BERGE ISTRA had a tonnage of 115442 tons.

What type of wreck is the BERGE ISTRA?

The BERGE ISTRA is classified as a motor vessel.

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