Glomar Java Sea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Glomar java sea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 17.01 N,108 56.195 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.283500
  • Longitude: 108.936583
Wreck Depth 74 m
Water Depth 95 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLOMAR JAVA SEA
Type drill vessel/rig
Flag US
Length 121.9 m
Width 19.8 m
Draught 8.1
Orientation 105
Tonnage 5930
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 25, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date May 26, 2024

Surveying Details

POSN 171749N, 1085629E. (NAVAREA XI 896/83). NCA YET. H2500/74 9.1.84 WK 74MTRS IN 171700N, 1085611E [UNF]. (PRC NM 78/83). BR STD. H3163/69 19.11.83 VESSEL UPSIDE DOWN IN 300FT. LIFEBOATS HAD BEEN LAUNCHED. DIVERS REPORT. (LL 19.11.83). H1274/82 19.1.84 POSN GIVEN AS 171736N, 1085624E. (US NM 93680/52/83). NCA. H3163/69 24.5.84 REPORT ON SURVEY OF WK & RECOVERY OF BODIES. (LL 12, 13 & 16.3.84). 18.7.97 NDW SHOWN IN 171742N, 1085648E ON USSR 60351. HH548/412/02 10.7.97 WK 74MTRS SHOWN IN 171706N, 1085624E 0N PRC 9707 [1ST EDN 1996]. - NM 2579/97. 25.9.07 EXAM'D 9.2.07 IN 1717.597N, 10856.355E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 75.43 IN GEN DEPTH 95.6MTRS. LIES 105/285 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 285 DEGS. INTACT, INVERTED. SLIGHT SCOURING AT STBD SIDE LEADS SE. SMALL AMOUNT OF DEBRIS LIES N. (HMS ECHO, HI 1187). AMEND WK 75MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1975 BY LEVINGTON SHIP BUILDING CO, ORANGE, TEXAS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GLOMAR MARINE DEEPWATER DRILLING INC. TOOK ON 15 DEG LIST IN 75 KNOT WINDS AND 26 FT SEAS IN TYPHOON 'TEX'. LATER SANK. ONLY DEBRIS AND LIFEJACKETS WERE LOCATED. CREW OF 81 MEN LOST. (MSD).

General Comments

INTACT, INVERTED, BOWS W, SLIGHT SCOUR TO SE

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FAQ

Where is the GLOMAR JAVA SEA wreck located?

The GLOMAR JAVA SEA wreck is located at coordinates 17 17.01 N,108 56.195 E.

How deep is the GLOMAR JAVA SEA and where exactly is it located?

The GLOMAR JAVA SEA lies at a depth of about 74 meters and is located at coordinates 17 17.01 N,108 56.195 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GLOMAR JAVA SEA?

The seabed around the GLOMAR JAVA SEA lies at approximately 95 meters deep.

When did the GLOMAR JAVA SEA sink?

The GLOMAR JAVA SEA sank on Oct 25, 1983.

When was the wreck of the GLOMAR JAVA SEA discovered?

The wreck of the GLOMAR JAVA SEA was discovered in 1983.

What country did the GLOMAR JAVA SEA belong to?

The GLOMAR JAVA SEA belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the GLOMAR JAVA SEA?

The GLOMAR JAVA SEA had a tonnage of 5930 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLOMAR JAVA SEA?

The GLOMAR JAVA SEA is classified as a drill vessel/rig.

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