Blissful Reefer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Blissful reefer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 27.282 N,104 24.601 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.454700
  • Longitude: 104.410017
Wreck Depth 23 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLISSFUL REEFER
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 83.6 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 4.8
Tonnage 1289
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 21, 2001
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 4, 2024

Surveying Details

HH553/430/02 28.11.01 DW IN VICINITY OF 0127.3N, 10424.6E [WGD]. MARKED BY BUOY IN 0127.0N, 10424.6E. (HYDROPAC 1908/01). INS AS DWPA WITH LEGEND (BUOYED) CLOSE S. - NM 93/02. HH522/400/07 14.12.01 WK OF BLISSFUL REEFER IN VICINITY OF 0127.3N, 10424.6E [WGD]. (NAVAREA XI 791/01). NCA. HH522/400/07 18.12.01 BLISSFUL REEFER SANK IN 0127.3N, 10424.6E [WGD]. (MARINE DEPT PENINSULAR MALAYSIA, NM 33/01). NFA. HH522/400/07 12.2.02 DW IN 0127.3N, 10424.6E [WGD]. ISO DANGER LT BUOY, FL(2) 10S IN 0127.0N, 10424.6E [WGD]. (SINGAPORE NM 1/10/02). - NM 1368/02. HH522/400/08 21.6.02 WK (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED) IN 0127.3N, 10424.6E. (INDO NM 16/109/02). ISO DANGER LT BUOY, FL(2)10S ESTABLISHED. (INDO NM 16/110/02). NFA. HH522/400/08 29.8.02 ISO DANGER BUOY WITHDRAWN. (MARINE DEPT PENINSULAR MALAYSIA, NM 24/02). - NM 3944/02. HH522/400/08 23.9.02 NOW SW 23MTRS IN 0127.3N, 10424.6E [WGD]. (MARINE DEPT PENINSULAR MALAYSIA, NM 28/02). - NM 5154/02. SEP 2013/000201969 18.9.13 SHOWN AS WK (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED) IN 0127.247N, 10424.474E [WGD] ON MALYSIAN NM BLOCK 8/127/13. 29.7.15 NOT SHOWN ON MY 515 [COR 30.9.14]. AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-KINGBON 1-89, EX-RISA PAULA-88, EX-AZTEC-79, EX-RISA PAULA-77. BUILT IN 1962. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRILLIANT REEFER LINE, PANAMA. COLLIDED WITH M SUCTION HOPPER DREDGER 'QUEEN OF PENTOCEAN' (22049 GT) DURING BAD WEATHER. CREW OF 32 RECOVERED BY DREDGER. (LL & LR).

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FAQ

Where is the BLISSFUL REEFER wreck located?

The BLISSFUL REEFER wreck is located at coordinates 1 27.282 N,104 24.601 E.

How deep is the BLISSFUL REEFER and where exactly is it located?

The BLISSFUL REEFER lies at a depth of about 23 meters and is located at coordinates 1 27.282 N,104 24.601 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BLISSFUL REEFER?

The seabed around the BLISSFUL REEFER lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the BLISSFUL REEFER sink?

The BLISSFUL REEFER sank on Nov 21, 2001.

When was the wreck of the BLISSFUL REEFER discovered?

The wreck of the BLISSFUL REEFER was discovered in 2001.

What country did the BLISSFUL REEFER belong to?

The BLISSFUL REEFER belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the BLISSFUL REEFER?

The BLISSFUL REEFER had a tonnage of 1289 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLISSFUL REEFER?

The BLISSFUL REEFER is classified as a carrier.

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