Kriti Sun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Kriti sun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 15.1 N,103 42.067 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.251667
  • Longitude: 103.701117
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KRITI SUN
Type tanker
Flag GR
Length 260.7 m
Width 40.6 m
Draught 22.1
Tonnage 61054
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 28, 1975
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 29.10.75 SANK ABOUT 3M OFF WESTERN END OF SINGAPORE. (LL, 29.10.75) NCA, POSN 011700N, 10338E FOR FILING ONLY. 31.10.75 RADIO WARNING ISSUED THAT SELAT SINKI IS CLOSED TO ALL SHIPPING. EXPLOSION OCCURED WHILE ALONGSIDE BUOY MOORING, S OF PULAU AYER CHAWAN, 011351N, 1034130E IN ABOUT 80FT OF WATER, LISTING 4-5DEGS TO PORT, HEADING 164DEGS. (LL, 30.10.75) 10.11.75 PRELIMINARY DIVER REPORTS SHOW FOREBODY OF VESSEL SERIOSLY DAMAGED & RESTING ON THE SEABED. (LL, 6.11.75) H2519/73 12.12.75 REPORTED IN 011356N, 1034121E WITH STERN OUT OF WATER. CHARTED BUOY IN VICINITY NOT OBSERVED. (DMAHC WASHINGTON HYDROPAC 2233/75) NCA. H2519/73 17.12.75 POSN CONFIRMED AS 011356N, 1034131E. WK TO BE SALVAGED SOON. (PORT SINGAPORE AUTHORITY, TELEX 16.12.75) NCA, COVERED BY NAVEAST 043/75. H2519/73 13.2.76 MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S, IN 011349N, 1034132E. (PSA NM 4/76, PSA LTR DTD 30.1.76) NCA. 1.3.76 PIPELINE ON WHICH VESSEL SANK HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REMOVED FROM BELOW WRECK TO ENABLE SALVAGE OPERATIONS. (LL, 28.2.76) H2519/73 7.6.76 SALVAGE OPERATIONS COMMENCED. (PSA PORT CIRCULAR 25/76) NCA. 5.7.76 REFLOATED AFTER 74 DAYS & BEACHED IN 011500N, 1034200 APPROX, OFF PULO SAKRA, WHERE VESSEL WILL BE DISMANTLED FOR SCRAP. (LL, 3 & 5.7.76) 27.7.76 NAVEAST 043/75 CANCELLED. (RNW TELECON 27.7.76) NCA. H2519/73 7.2.77 UNDERWATER BLASTING & SALVAGE OPS IN 011506N, 1034204E [KEA] TO COMMENCE 17.1.77. (PSA PORT CIRCULAR 2/77) NCA. H2519/73 9.3.77 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (BREST NM 77 07 54) NCA. H4224/72 23.6.78 WK HAS BEEN REMOVED. (SINGAPORE NM 9/78) AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 4, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1974 BY MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD, YOKOHAMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GARDENIA CIA. NAV., S.A. VESSEL HAD COMPLETED DISCHARGE OF 95,000TONS CRUDE OIL INTO A PIPELINE TO A LOCAL REFINERY ON PULAU AYER CHAWAN ISLAND, WHEN SHE WAS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING DURING A SEVERE STORM, RESULTING IN FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS ON BOARD. VESSEL BROKE INTO 3 PARTS. AFTER EXTENSIVE SALVAGE VESSEL WAS REFLOATED & BEACHED OFF PULO SAKRA, WHERESHE WAS CUT UP FOR SCRAP. 7 CREW INJURED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the KRITI SUN wreck located?

The KRITI SUN wreck is located at coordinates 1 15.1 N,103 42.067 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KRITI SUN?

The seabed around the KRITI SUN lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the KRITI SUN sink?

The KRITI SUN sank on Oct 28, 1975.

When was the wreck of the KRITI SUN discovered?

The wreck of the KRITI SUN was discovered in 1975.

What country did the KRITI SUN belong to?

The KRITI SUN belonged to GR.

What cargo was the KRITI SUN carrying?

The KRITI SUN was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the KRITI SUN?

The KRITI SUN had a tonnage of 61054 tons.

What type of wreck is the KRITI SUN?

The KRITI SUN is classified as a tanker.

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