Golden Sun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Golden sun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 13.3 S,116 48.4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -1.221667
  • Longitude: 116.806667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name GOLDEN SUN
Type tanker
Flag HN
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 7, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers R CAN BUOY CLOSE N
Last Amended Date Jan 28, 2010

Surveying Details

H2558/82 13.6.86 WK OF GOLDEN SUN IN 011318S, 1164822E. MARKED BY R LT BUOY, FL.R.5S, CLOSE SW. (INDONESIAN NM 299/86). INS AS DW. NC 2639. 7.2.08 NOW SHOWN AS DW, MARKED BY UNLIT R CAN BUOY CLOSE N. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 2639. SEP 2009/000181005 11.1.10 NOT SHOWN ON INDONESIAN ENC ID400157 [EDN 1 NOV '09]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM BLOCK 777/10.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL EXPLODED AND SANK IN BALIKPAPAN AREA.

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FAQ

Where is the GOLDEN SUN wreck located?

The GOLDEN SUN wreck is located at coordinates 1 13.3 S,116 48.4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GOLDEN SUN?

The seabed around the GOLDEN SUN lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the GOLDEN SUN sink?

The GOLDEN SUN sank on Sep 7, 1979.

When was the wreck of the GOLDEN SUN discovered?

The wreck of the GOLDEN SUN was discovered in 1979.

What country did the GOLDEN SUN belong to?

The GOLDEN SUN belonged to HN.

What cargo was the GOLDEN SUN carrying?

The GOLDEN SUN was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the GOLDEN SUN?

The GOLDEN SUN had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the GOLDEN SUN?

The GOLDEN SUN is classified as a tanker.

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