Kuala Deli (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kuala deli (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 59.6 N,98 51 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 3.993333
  • Longitude: 98.850000
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag ID
Tonnage 325
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain,timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 31, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 20, 2005

Surveying Details

H2090/71 18.7.74 H2090/71 18.7.74 REPD IN 035700N, 985200E APPROX. (INDONESIAN NM 174(T)/74). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 035935N, 985900E IN 30MTRS, AND PRESENTLY BEING SALVED. (LL, 19.4.74). SUNK IN 035936N, 985100E. (US NM 1843/74). - NM 1482(T)/74 ISSUED. 15.11.74 15.11.74 SALVAGE WORK SUSPENDED. WK MAY BE SOME DISTANCE FROM WHERE VESSEL WAS REPORTED TO HAVE SUNK, DUE TO UNDERWATER CURRENTS. (LL, 28.7.74 & 8.11.74). NCA YET. H2090/71 9.4.76 H2090/71 9.4.76 REPEAT OF INDONESIAN NM 174(T)/74. (INDONESIAN NM 408(T)/74). NCA, ISSUED PRIOR TO US NM 1843/74. H1274/76 23.8.76 H1274/76 23.8.76 DW SHOWN IN 035936N, 985100E ON JAPANESE 636. BR STD. H2895/86 16.5.88 H2895/86 16.5.88 DW IN 035930N, 985112E. (MV DOULOS, HN 31.3.88). NCA REQUIRED. 12.8.05 12.8.05 NOT SHOWN ON INDONESIAN 10 [JUN'01 EDN CORRECT TO 14.12.04]. DATA RE-ASSESSED. INDONESIA HAVE ALWAYS SHOWN THIS WK IN 0357.00N, 9852.00E [SEE 45331] AS STATED IN INDONESIAN TNM 174/74. US NM AND JAPANESE 636 SHOW WK IN SINKING POSN ORIGINALLY STATED BY LLOYDS. LATER LLOYDS REPORT STATES WK MAY NOT BE IN THEIR ORIGINAL POSN DUE TO HAVING BEEN MOVED BY UNDERWATER CURRENTS. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE DW IN 0359.600N, 9851.000E. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK ABOUT 8M FROM NO 1 LT BUOY, BELAWAN, PRESUMABLY FOLLOWING A LEAK AFTER ENCOUNTERING HEAVY WEATHER, WHILE ON PASSAGE BELAWAN FOR PENANG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NORTH SUMATRA PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT & OPERATED BY P T PERINTIS LINES OF MEDAN. 1 OF 21 CREW LOST. (LL). [SEE ALSO 45331].

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FAQ

Where is the KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 3 59.6 N,98 51 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY) sink?

The KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 31, 1974.

When was the wreck of the KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1974.

What country did the KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY) belonged to ID.

What cargo was the KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY) was carrying grain,timber.

What was the tonnage of the KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY)?

The KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 325 tons.

What type of wreck is the KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY)?

The KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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