Ganisari Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ganisari Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 11.674 S,104 57.396 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -2.194567
  • Longitude: 104.956600
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name GANISARI
Type motor vessel
Flag ID
Length 70.1 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 987
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber,grain,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 5, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1274/81 3.5.83 SANK IN 021240S, 1045700E. PALEMBANG HBR AUTHORITY ISSUED INSTRUCTIONS FOR WK TO BE REMOVED. (LL, 24.3.83) WK STILL UNMOVED. (LL, 19.4.83) NCA YET, AWAIT INDONESIAN NM. H1274/83 27.6.83 VESSEL MUST BE REMOVED ON GOVERNMENT ORDERS. SALVORS BEING SOUGHT. (LL, 20.6.83) NCA YET. H1274/83 29.7.83 SUNK & DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION IN 021145S, 1045707E. (INDONESIAN NM 160/83) PLOTS IN 021148S, 1045706E ON BA CHARTS. - NM 2152/83. 1.3.84 SALVAGE MAY TAKE PLACE WITHIN NEXT ONE OR TWO MONTHS. (LL, 22.2.84) NCA YET. 9.9.93 SHOWN AS DW REP (1983) ON INDONESIAN 160 [1992 EDN]. NC 3476. 24.3.09 SHOWN AS DW IN 0211.787S, 10457.320E [WGD] ON BA 3476 [EDN 2 DTD 16.10.08]. SEP 2016/000078363 10.6.16 SHOWN AS DW (REPORTED NOT SURVEYED) IN 0211.670S, 10457.397E [WGD] ON ID400160. (EDN 4.0, DTD 29.3.16). MOVE TO REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 22, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1969. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY P T PERUSAHAAN PELAYARAN NAGAH BERLIAN NUSANTARA. PASSAGE BELAWAN FOR PALEMBANG. CSAPSIZED & SANK IN OUTER FAIRWAY OF MUSI RIVER AFTER RUNNING AGROUND IN HEAVY SWELL. (MSD).

General Comments

Reported 1983, Reported (Not Confirmed) or surveyed)

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FAQ

Where is the GANISARI wreck located?

The GANISARI wreck is located at coordinates 2 11.674 S,104 57.396 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GANISARI?

The seabed around the GANISARI lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the GANISARI sink?

The GANISARI sank on Mar 5, 1983.

When was the wreck of the GANISARI discovered?

The wreck of the GANISARI was discovered in 1983.

What country did the GANISARI belong to?

The GANISARI belonged to ID.

What cargo was the GANISARI carrying?

The GANISARI was carrying timber,grain,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the GANISARI?

The GANISARI had a tonnage of 987 tons.

What type of wreck is the GANISARI?

The GANISARI is classified as a motor vessel.

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