Bintang Perkasa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bintang perkasa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 59.9 S,114 9.867 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -5.998333
  • Longitude: 114.164450
Water Depth 71 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name BINTANG PERKASA
Tonnage 643
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 5, 1997
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 2018

Surveying Details

HH533/700/02 20.3.97 SANK IN 055954S, 1140952E, 'ABOUT 20M E OF MASALEMBO ISLAND'. (LL, 7.3.97). QUOTED POSN IS 32M SW OF ISLAND. INS AS NDW. BR STD. SEP 2007/000008642 15.3.07 NOT SHOWN ON INDONESIAN 70A [DEC 05' EDN]. RETAIN. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE SURABAYA FOR BERAU. INITIAL REPORTS SAID OF CREW OF 16 AND 70 PASSENGERS, 26 RESCUED, 1 DIED AND 60 MISSING. LATER REPORTS SAID ONLY 16 CREW ON BOARD, OF WHOM 1 DIED 14 RESCUED, AND 1 UNACCOUNTED FOR. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the BINTANG PERKASA wreck located?

The BINTANG PERKASA wreck is located at coordinates 5 59.9 S,114 9.867 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BINTANG PERKASA?

The seabed around the BINTANG PERKASA lies at approximately 71 meters deep.

When did the BINTANG PERKASA sink?

The BINTANG PERKASA sank on Mar 5, 1997.

When was the wreck of the BINTANG PERKASA discovered?

The wreck of the BINTANG PERKASA was discovered in 1997.

What was the tonnage of the BINTANG PERKASA?

The BINTANG PERKASA had a tonnage of 643 tons.

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