Camway Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Camway Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 35.074 N,110 26.855 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.584567
  • Longitude: 110.447583
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAMWAY
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 101.2 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 6.7
Orientation 45
Tonnage 3134
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 16, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers WK BUOY, FL(2), 6 SEC, ON SE SIDE
Surveying Details H4349/77 5.8.86 SANK IN SUNGEI SARAWAK ABOUT 4KM FROM KUCHING PORT, & ABOUT 100MTRS FROM MOUTH OF RIVER. MARKED BY FLOATS & LTS. (LL, 17,18.7.86) PARTIALLY SANK IN SEJINKAT ANCHORAGE. (LL, 24.7.86) NCA YET. H4349/77 30.9.86 OPS TO PREVENT OIL LEAKAGE CARRIED OUT. OTHERWISE NO SALVAGE ATTEMPT YET MADE. (LL, 30.8.86) H3633/86 11.12.86 SHOWN IN 013511N, 1102628E ON CHART CUTTING ATTACHED TO KUCHING MARINE CIRCULAR NO 3/86. CHART AS ST PA - NM 3767/86. H4349/77 18.9.87 LOCAL SALVAGE COMPANY TO REMOVE WK. (LL, 1.9.87) NCA YET. H6435/87 31.12.87 TRUE POSN OF WK IS 013506N, 1102625E. COVERS AT HIGH WATER. (MV BUFFALO EXPRESS, HN PV/BE, 19.11.87) NCA YET. H4349/77 13.7.88 NO FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS RE SALVAGE. (LL, 1.7.88) H4349/77 17.11.88 STILL NO SALVAGE ATTEMPT. (LL, 28.10.88) HH516/350/01 29.6.89 NO DEFINITE DECISION BY OWNERS RE SALVAGE. (LL, 13.6.89) HH519/450/01 18.1.91 SHOWN AS STP WITH ITT, LYING SW/NE, IN 013508N, 1102624E [TIV], MARKED BY ISO DANGER SPAR BUOY, FL(2)10S5M CLOSE N ON MALAYSIAN 7139 [AUG'90 EDN]. NE 1822. 7.10.02 SHOWN AS STF, MARKED BY ISOLATED DANGER SPAR LT BN, FL(2)10S.5M ON WK, ON SARAWAK 1023 [MAR'01 EDN]. NE 1822. SEP 2010/000029521 25.2.10 NOW MARKED BY WK BUOY, FL(2) 6 SEC, IN 0135.096N, 11026.636E [WGD]. (SARAWAK NM 10/2010). BR STD. 16.11.11 SHOWN IN 0135.104N, 11026.635E [WGD] ON SARAWAK 102 [2008 EDN]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Sep 23, 2022

Circumstances of loss

18.7.86 TOOK ON LIST WHILE AT ANCHOR & LATER SANK. (LL, 17 & 18.7.86)

General Comments

BOW NE

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FAQ

Where is the CAMWAY wreck located?

The CAMWAY wreck is located at coordinates 1 35.074 N,110 26.855 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CAMWAY?

The seabed around the CAMWAY lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the CAMWAY sink?

The CAMWAY sank on Jul 16, 1986.

When was the wreck of the CAMWAY discovered?

The wreck of the CAMWAY was discovered in 1986.

What country did the CAMWAY belong to?

The CAMWAY belonged to PA.

What cargo was the CAMWAY carrying?

The CAMWAY was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the CAMWAY?

The CAMWAY had a tonnage of 3134 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAMWAY?

The CAMWAY is classified as a motor vessel.

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