Elpina Iii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Elpina iii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 55 S,105 30 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -6.916667
  • Longitude: 105.500000
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELPINA III
Type tanker
Flag ID
Length 54.6 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 593
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,gas
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 14, 1988
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4134/86 12.12.88 H4134/86 12.12.88 SANK BETWEEN DELI ISLAND & UJUNG KULON PENINSULA. (LLOYDS VOL.274). NCA, POSN 065500S, 1053000E FOR FILING ONLY..
Last Amended Date Apr 17, 1999

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1973 BY HIGAKI ZOSEN K.K., IMABARI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DIREKTORAT PERKAPALAN DAN TELOKOMUNIKASI [PERTAMINA]. ON PASSAGE FROM CILACAP FOR TANJUNG PRIOK. SANK DUE TO BAD WEATHER & HUGE WAVES. 1 CREW KILLED, 2 MISSING, 11 SAVED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ELPINA III wreck located?

The ELPINA III wreck is located at coordinates 6 55 S,105 30 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ELPINA III?

The seabed around the ELPINA III lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the ELPINA III sink?

The ELPINA III sank on Nov 14, 1988.

When was the wreck of the ELPINA III discovered?

The wreck of the ELPINA III was discovered in 1988.

What country did the ELPINA III belong to?

The ELPINA III belonged to ID.

What cargo was the ELPINA III carrying?

The ELPINA III was carrying flammable liquids and gases,gas.

What was the tonnage of the ELPINA III?

The ELPINA III had a tonnage of 593 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELPINA III?

The ELPINA III is classified as a tanker.

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