Kawitan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kawitan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 11.621 S,112 43.512 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -7.193683
  • Longitude: 112.725200
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name KAWITAN
Type motor vessel
Flag ID
Length 54.9 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 1194
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 14, 2014

Surveying Details

HH526/550/02 28.4.94 DW IN 071138S, 1124329E. TEMP YELLOW LT BUOY WITH 'X' TOPMARK, FL.Y.1S LAID. (DG SEACOM TELEX 23.4.94). - NM 1649/94. HH526/550/02 13.6.94 POSN GIVEN AS 071123S, 1124317E. (INDONESIAN NM 19/139) NE 921. 11.8.94 POSN RE-ASSESSED, DG SEACOM POSN CONSIDERED MORE LOGICAL TO WARRANT BUOY. (CHART BRANCH DECISION) NE 921. HH526/550/02 14.12.94 WK IN 071138S, 1124328E. Y LT BUOY, Q.Y.1S IN 071138S, 1124329E. (DG SEACOM TELEX DTD 7.12.94) - NM 122/95. HH526/550/03 15.8.96 WK REPORTED REMOVED BY PILOTS. (HMAS ORION, HN DTD 18.6.96). NCA. HH526/550/03 2.9.96 BUOY CONFIRMED AS CHARTED IN 071138S, 1124329E. (DG SEACOM, TELEX DTD 28.8.96). NCA. 20.9.05 SHOWN AS DW REP (1994) IN 0711.621S, 11243.512E [WGD] ON INDONESIAN 84 [DEC'04 EDN]. INS AS DW. NE 921. SEP 2014/000159081 14.8.14 DELETE. (INDONESIAN NM 24/241/14). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED SUNK IN TANJUNG PERAK ANCHORAGE.

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FAQ

Where is the KAWITAN wreck located?

The KAWITAN wreck is located at coordinates 7 11.621 S,112 43.512 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KAWITAN?

The seabed around the KAWITAN lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the KAWITAN discovered?

The wreck of the KAWITAN was discovered in 1994.

What country did the KAWITAN belong to?

The KAWITAN belonged to ID.

What was the tonnage of the KAWITAN?

The KAWITAN had a tonnage of 1194 tons.

What type of wreck is the KAWITAN?

The KAWITAN is classified as a motor vessel.

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