Kota Sentosa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kota sentosa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 19.1 N,78 7.93 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.318333
  • Longitude: 78.132167
Water Depth 1990 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KOTA SENTOSA
Type carrier
Flag SG
Length 160.9 m
Width 19.8 m
Draught 12.2
Tonnage 9606
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 3, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1273/81 15.6.81 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 071900N, 780800E. (LL, 9-11.6.81). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1957 BY DOK-ENM WERF JIJ WILTON-FIJENOORD NV, SCHIEDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PACIFIC LINES INTERNATIONAL LTD. PASSAGE SINGPORE FOR KARACHI. CAPSIZED & SANK 150M W OF COLOMBO. FOUR SURVIVIORS DRIFTED IN A BOAT FOR FOUR DAYS BEFORE BEING RECOVERED BY S TANKER WORLD CAVALIER. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the KOTA SENTOSA wreck located?

The KOTA SENTOSA wreck is located at coordinates 7 19.1 N,78 7.93 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KOTA SENTOSA?

The seabed around the KOTA SENTOSA lies at approximately 1990 meters deep.

When did the KOTA SENTOSA sink?

The KOTA SENTOSA sank on Jun 3, 1981.

When was the wreck of the KOTA SENTOSA discovered?

The wreck of the KOTA SENTOSA was discovered in 1981.

What country did the KOTA SENTOSA belong to?

The KOTA SENTOSA belonged to SG.

What cargo was the KOTA SENTOSA carrying?

The KOTA SENTOSA was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the KOTA SENTOSA?

The KOTA SENTOSA had a tonnage of 9606 tons.

What type of wreck is the KOTA SENTOSA?

The KOTA SENTOSA is classified as a carrier.

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