Columbia 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
Columbia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
5 28.35 S,105 18.583 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -5.472500
  • Longitude: 105.309717
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name COLUMBIA
Type motor vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 28, 1997
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details HH525/500/02 28.11.97 VESSEL GROUNDED AND FIRING (?ON FIRE) IN 052821S, 1051835E. (DG SEACOMM, TLX DTD 26.11.97). INS AS ST - NM 76/98. HH525/500/02 9.2.98 ABOVE DETAILS REPEATED. (INDONESIAN NM 50/424/97). NFA. SEP 2008/000100729 9.1.09 NOT SHOWN ON INDO 94 [PLAN PELABUHAN PAJANG, NE DTD 5.08, 1:15,000]. - NM ACTION.
Last Amended Date Jan 9, 2009

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED AND BURNED.

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FAQ

Where is the COLUMBIA wreck located?

The COLUMBIA wreck is located at coordinates 5 28.35 S,105 18.583 E.

How deep is the seabed around the COLUMBIA?

The seabed around the COLUMBIA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the COLUMBIA sink?

The COLUMBIA sank on Nov 28, 1997.

When was the wreck of the COLUMBIA discovered?

The wreck of the COLUMBIA was discovered in 1997.

What type of wreck is the COLUMBIA?

The COLUMBIA is classified as a motor vessel.