Kawan Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kawan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 14.423 N,115 16.773 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.240383
  • Longitude: 115.279550
Wreck Depth 15.6 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KAWAN
Type motor vessel
Flag MY
Length 54.9 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 442
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 4, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jun 21, 2022

Surveying Details

H4349/77 29.11.83 H4349/77 29.11.83 REPD SUNK IN VICTORIA HBR IN 051428N, 1151635E. MARKED TEMPORARILY BY G CON BUOY, FL G 5S. (SABAH, MALAYSIA, NM 28(T)/83). NAME GIVEN AS LAUTAN DUA. NCA. H2862/76 21.7.86 H2862/76 21.7.86 WK OF MV KAWAN (EX LAUTAN DUA-81) IS IN 051428N, 1151635E, APPROX. LEAST DEPTH 10 IN GEN DEPTH 15.5MTRS. G CON BUOY LAID CLOSE E. (DIRECTOR OF MARINE, LABUAN, 28.6.83). - NM 2265/86. HH516/350/01 24.1.92 HH516/350/01 24.1.92 POSN NOW FOUL, LEAST DEPTH 15.6MTRS. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (MARINE DEPT, SABAH NM 43/91). - NM 360/92. 7.6.94 7.6.94 SHOWN AS WK 15.6MTRS IN 051428.4N, 1151635.6E ON MAL 8518 [31.12.1993 EDN]. BR STD.

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FAQ

Where is the KAWAN wreck located?

The KAWAN wreck is located at coordinates 5 14.423 N,115 16.773 E.

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

The KAWAN lies at a depth of about 15.6 meters and is located at coordinates 5 14.423 N,115 16.773 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KAWAN?

The seabed around the KAWAN lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the KAWAN sink?

The KAWAN sank on Oct 4, 1983.

When was the wreck of the KAWAN discovered?

The wreck of the KAWAN was discovered in 1983.

What country did the KAWAN belong to?

The KAWAN belonged to MY.

What was the tonnage of the KAWAN?

The KAWAN had a tonnage of 442 tons.

What type of wreck is the KAWAN?

The KAWAN is classified as a motor vessel.

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