Bianka Prima Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bianka prima Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 50.007 S,107 19.046 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -3.833450
  • Longitude: 107.317433
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name BIANKA PRIMA
Type motor vessel
Flag ID
Cargo personnel,timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 4, 1996
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH525/575/03 12.1.96 SANK IN 035000S, 1071900E PA. (LL 4 & 5.1.96). INS AS DWPA - NM 500/96 8.6.10 8.6.10 DWPA REP (1996) SHOWN IN 0350.04S, 10719.29E [WGD] ON INDO 104 [DEC 08' EDN]. RETAIN AS DWPA IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 10, 2024

Circumstances of loss

WAS OBSERVED TO SINK VERY QUICKLY AFTER SUDDENLY LISTING. 35 PERSONS RESCUED BY M CONTAINER VESSEL SEA LARK, 9 PERSONS MISSING. PASSAGE PONTIANAK, E KALIMATAN FOR SUNDA KELAPA HARBOUR, JAKARTA. PROBABLY LOST DUE TO BAD WEATHER.

General Comments

LARGE WOODEN VESSEL. Rep (1996)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 3 50.007 S,107 19.046 E
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FAQ

Where is the BIANKA PRIMA wreck located?

The BIANKA PRIMA wreck is located at coordinates 3 50.007 S,107 19.046 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BIANKA PRIMA?

The seabed around the BIANKA PRIMA lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the BIANKA PRIMA sink?

The BIANKA PRIMA sank on Jan 4, 1996.

When was the wreck of the BIANKA PRIMA discovered?

The wreck of the BIANKA PRIMA was discovered in 1996.

What country did the BIANKA PRIMA belong to?

The BIANKA PRIMA belonged to ID.

What cargo was the BIANKA PRIMA carrying?

The BIANKA PRIMA was carrying personnel,timber.

What type of wreck is the BIANKA PRIMA?

The BIANKA PRIMA is classified as a motor vessel.

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