Cahaya Baru Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cahaya baru Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 48.655 N,101 3.048 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 2.810917
  • Longitude: 101.050800
Wreck Depth 27.5 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAHAYA BARU
Type fishing vessel
Flag ID
Shadow Height 5
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 4, 1972
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2023

Surveying Details

H1274/72 19.10.72 HREPD SUNK IN 024600N, 1010206E APPROX IN 20FMS (DIRECTOR OF MARINE, SINGAPORE). NAVEAST 010/73 ISSUED. H2090/71 13.2.73 DW PA (REP 1972) IN 024600N, 1010206E. (INDONESIAN NM 336/72). - NM 461/73. H5088/77 25.9.79 INDONESIAN NM 336/72 REPEATED. (INDONESIAN NM 376/79). NCA. H2105/81 9.2.81 REPORTED 'NOT FOUND' & THAT SURVEY WORK INDICATES THAT IF THERE, IT IS COVERED WITH SAND. (ESSO BONN, SHIP REPORT DTD 28.11.80). NCA. H2904/81 24.4.81 REPEAT OF ABOVE INFO BY ESSO BONN. (HAMBURG NM 61/81). NCA. H4715/82 10.9.82 REPD TO BE TOTALLY BURIED IN SEABED & NOT TO PROTRUDE ABOVE IT. [SAME AS ESSO BONN HN]. (EXXON PORT INFO, DEC 1981). NCA YET. HH520/500/01 20.5.93 REPORTED TO BE WITHIN 50MTRS OF 024600N, 1010206E. (HMAS MELBOURNE HN, DTD 22.4.93). HH520/500/02 30.4.98 EXAM'D IN 024839N, 1010303E [WGD]. LEAST DEPTH 27.5MTRS. HEIGHT 5MTRS. (JOINT SURVEY TEAM IN IHO LTR DTD 13.3.98). KEA POSN: 024839N, 1010308E. - NM 1736/98. HH520/500/02 13.8.98 POSN GIVEN AS 024842N, 1010306E. (PENINSULAR MALAYSIA NM 34/98). ACCEPT JOINT SURVEY TEAM POSN ABOVE. 30.5.12 [WGD] POSN: 0248.641N, 10103.023E. NE 3940.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, REPD SINKING IN VICINITY OF ONE FATHOM BANK. ALL CREW & PASSENGERS RESCUED. (DIRECTOR OF MARINE, SINGAPORE).

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FAQ

Where is the CAHAYA BARU wreck located?

The CAHAYA BARU wreck is located at coordinates 2 48.655 N,101 3.048 E.

How deep is the CAHAYA BARU and where exactly is it located?

The CAHAYA BARU lies at a depth of about 27.5 meters and is located at coordinates 2 48.655 N,101 3.048 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CAHAYA BARU?

The seabed around the CAHAYA BARU lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the CAHAYA BARU sink?

The CAHAYA BARU sank on Oct 4, 1972.

When was the wreck of the CAHAYA BARU discovered?

The wreck of the CAHAYA BARU was discovered in 1972.

What country did the CAHAYA BARU belong to?

The CAHAYA BARU belonged to ID.

What type of wreck is the CAHAYA BARU?

The CAHAYA BARU is classified as a fishing vessel.

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