Jayapura Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Jayapura Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 57.09 N,98 2.83 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.951500
  • Longitude: 98.047167
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JAYAPURA
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 105.8 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 3400
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products,timber,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 1, 1994
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 12, 2005

Surveying Details

HH511/450/01 9.6.94 HH511/450/01 9.6.94 LOOKOUT REQUESTED FOR 20 MISSING CREW. VESSEL BELIEVED TO HAVE SUNK 1.6.94. LAST KNOWN POSN 50M W OF WESTERN TORRES ISLAND, 114800N, 972900E. TWO SURVIVORS PICKED UP IN 125700N, 980300E. (LL, 8.6.94) HH511/450/01 10.6.94 HH511/450/01 10.6.94 LOOKOUT FOR 22 CREW REQUESTED. LAST KNOWN POSN AS BEFORE. (LL, 9.6.94) - NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE BELAWAN FOR YANGON, CARGO STEEL PLATES IN CRATES, PALM OIL IN DRUMS. BELEIVED TO HAVE SUNK. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 12 57.09 N,98 2.83 E
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FAQ

Where is the JAYAPURA wreck located?

The JAYAPURA wreck is located at coordinates 12 57.09 N,98 2.83 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JAYAPURA?

The seabed around the JAYAPURA lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the JAYAPURA sink?

The JAYAPURA sank on Jun 1, 1994.

When was the wreck of the JAYAPURA discovered?

The wreck of the JAYAPURA was discovered in 1994.

What country did the JAYAPURA belong to?

The JAYAPURA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the JAYAPURA carrying?

The JAYAPURA was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products,timber,oil.

What was the tonnage of the JAYAPURA?

The JAYAPURA had a tonnage of 3400 tons.

What type of wreck is the JAYAPURA?

The JAYAPURA is classified as a carrier.

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