Bukom Island Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bukom island Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 0 N,63 10 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.000000
  • Longitude: 63.166667
Water Depth 3000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BUKOM ISLAND
Type motor vessel
Flag SG
Length 129.5 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 4943
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 12, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 15.6.77 SUNK IN 200000N, 631000E APPROX. (LLOYDS 228). NCA, PLOTS IN 3000MTRS.FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 18, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1954, WHILST EN-ROUTE UMM SAID TO SINGAPORE WAS REPORTED SUNK AFTER ENCOUNTERING A CYCLONE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SINGAPORE ISLANDS LINE (PTE) LTD. (MSD & LLOYDS 228).

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FAQ

Where is the BUKOM ISLAND wreck located?

The BUKOM ISLAND wreck is located at coordinates 20 0 N,63 10 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BUKOM ISLAND?

The seabed around the BUKOM ISLAND lies at approximately 3000 meters deep.

When did the BUKOM ISLAND sink?

The BUKOM ISLAND sank on Jun 12, 1977.

When was the wreck of the BUKOM ISLAND discovered?

The wreck of the BUKOM ISLAND was discovered in 1977.

What country did the BUKOM ISLAND belong to?

The BUKOM ISLAND belonged to SG.

What cargo was the BUKOM ISLAND carrying?

The BUKOM ISLAND was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the BUKOM ISLAND?

The BUKOM ISLAND had a tonnage of 4943 tons.

What type of wreck is the BUKOM ISLAND?

The BUKOM ISLAND is classified as a motor vessel.

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