Forescom Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Forescom Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 35.55 N,113 56.38 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.592500
  • Longitude: 113.939667
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FORESCOM
Type barge
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers (LIGHTED) FL.G.3S BN
Surveying Details HH516/350/01 24.4.91 HH516/350/01 24.4.91 WK, DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION, IN 043536N, 1135612E APPROX. (MALAYSIAN (RMN) NM 20/91). - NM 1518/91. HH516/350/01 11.6.91 HH516/350/01 11.6.91 RMN NM 20/91 CANCELLED. BEACON, RW HORIZONTAL STRIPES, FL.G.3S, ESTABLISHED IN 043536N, 1135612E [TIV]. (MALAYSIA (RMN) NM 63/91). - NM 1820/91. HH516/350/02 6.4.92 HH516/350/02 6.4.92 BEACON MARKING WK OF DUMB BARGE FORESCOM, IN 043536N, 1135612E APPROX, REPORTED MISSING. (SARAWAK NM 80/91 & RMN NM 183(T)/91). NCA YET. HH519/700/01 25.7.92 HH519/700/01 25.7.92 DW PA (LIGHTED) FL.G.3S BN. RW BN DISCONTINUED. (ROYAL MALAYSIAN NAVY TELEX 4.7.92). - NM 2176/92. HH519/700/01 27.8.92 HH519/700/01 27.8.92 RMN NM 63/91 AMENDED. CONFIRMS WK STILL EXISTS. (RMN NM 84/92). NFA. 25.6.97 25.6.97 NOT SHOWN ON SARAWAK 370 [1ST EDN JAN '95]. DELETE. - NM BLOCK 3279/97.
Last Amended Date Jun 26, 1997
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 4 35.55 N,113 56.38 E
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FAQ

Where is the FORESCOM wreck located?

The FORESCOM wreck is located at coordinates 4 35.55 N,113 56.38 E.

When was the wreck of the FORESCOM discovered?

The wreck of the FORESCOM was discovered in 1991.

What type of wreck is the FORESCOM?

The FORESCOM is classified as a barge.

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