Karunia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Karunia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 48.359 S,106 43.725 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -5.805983
  • Longitude: 106.728750
Wreck Depth 29 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name KARUNIA
Type motor vessel
Flag ID
Length 84.1 m
Width 13.6 m
Draught 6.4
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1563
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,construction materials,timber,cement,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 22, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Sep 15, 2025

Surveying Details

HH525/350/01 14.4.92 REPORTED SUNK IN 054830S, 1064350E. (DG SEACOM, TELEX 2.4.92). - NM 1261/92. HH100/351/16 18.9.00 DIVED IN 0548.35S, 10643.84E [WGD] USING GPS. A WOODEN LOCAL CARGO VESSEL OF APPROX 200 TONS. LENGTH APPROX 34MTRS. UPRIGHT AND SHOWING MUCH DECAY. CARGO OF BUILDING MATERIALS (INCLUDING CEMENT, ROOFING IRON AND TIMBER, ETC). ABOUT 10 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES AROUND THE STERN HOUSE. DEPTH TO TOP OF MASTS 30MTRS, TO SEABED 45MTRS. SEABED OF SAND AND MUD. BOW TOWARDS 090 DEGS APPROX. (V SKOGLIE, EMAIL DTD 18.9.00). AMEND TO WK 29MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 14.8.09 SHOWN IN 0548.350S, 10643.840E [WGD] ON 2056 [DEC' 08 EDN].

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE ON PASSAGE SUNDA KELAPA, KAKARTA, TO PANGKALBALAM. VESSEL, BUILT 1972, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY P.T. PERUSAHAAN PELAYARAN NUSANTARA NUSA TENGGARA.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, WELL DECAYED, BOWS E

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FAQ

Where is the KARUNIA wreck located?

The KARUNIA wreck is located at coordinates 5 48.359 S,106 43.725 E.

How deep is the KARUNIA and where exactly is it located?

The KARUNIA lies at a depth of about 29 meters and is located at coordinates 5 48.359 S,106 43.725 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KARUNIA?

The seabed around the KARUNIA lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the KARUNIA sink?

The KARUNIA sank on Feb 22, 1992.

When was the wreck of the KARUNIA discovered?

The wreck of the KARUNIA was discovered in 1992.

What country did the KARUNIA belong to?

The KARUNIA belonged to ID.

What cargo was the KARUNIA carrying?

The KARUNIA was carrying general and mixed goods,construction materials,timber,cement,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the KARUNIA?

The KARUNIA had a tonnage of 1563 tons.

What type of wreck is the KARUNIA?

The KARUNIA is classified as a motor vessel.

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