Kuala Kangsar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Kuala kangsar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 15.6 N,103 51.35 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.260000
  • Longitude: 103.855833
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KUALA KANGSAR
Type motor vessel
Flag MY
Length 47 m
Width 8.4 m
Tonnage 489
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 20, 1969
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1970
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers TEMP G SPHERICAL LT BUOY, QKFL.G 150FT SW OF WK
Surveying Details H1236/70 10.7.70 LYING 044DEGS, 5.2C FOR BN NO.17, IN GEN DEPTH 42FT. SALVAGE OPERATIONS COMMENCING. (LLOYDS VOL.196) FURTHER ATTEMPTS BEING MADE TO SALVAGE VESSEL. (LLOYDS VOL. 197) H873/64 13.7.70 TEMPORARY G SPHERICAL LT BUOY, QKFL.G, LAID 043DEGS, 5.2C FROM NO.17 BN, APPROX 150FT SW OF WK. SINGAPORE NM 8/70) - TNM 1213/70 ISSUED. H873/64 18.9.70 VESSEL TEMPORARILY MOVED TO LIE 130DEGS, 1600FT FROM NO.32 BN [011616N, 1035126E] & MARKED BY WK BUOY, THEN REMOVED ALTOGETHER AND BUOY WITHDRAWN. (SINGAPORE NMS 12 & 15/70) TNM CANCELLED - NM 1609/70. 22.2.71 WK FINALLY RAISED & HANDED TO SALVORS, MESSRS SELCO (SINGAPORE) PRIVATE LTD, WHO HAVE SOLD IT FOR SCRAP. (LLOYDS VOL. 203) AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 1, 2009

Circumstances of loss

ON PASSAGE SINGAPORE TO PENANG, CAPSIZED & SANK AT ENTRANCE TO KEPPEL HBR, SINGAPORE. 1 OF 16 CREW MISSING. SUBSEQUENTLY RAISED AND SOLD FOR SCRAP. (LLOYDS VOLS. 195 & 203)

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FAQ

Where is the KUALA KANGSAR wreck located?

The KUALA KANGSAR wreck is located at coordinates 1 15.6 N,103 51.35 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KUALA KANGSAR?

The seabed around the KUALA KANGSAR lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the KUALA KANGSAR sink?

The KUALA KANGSAR sank on Mar 20, 1969.

When was the wreck of the KUALA KANGSAR discovered?

The wreck of the KUALA KANGSAR was discovered in 1969.

What country did the KUALA KANGSAR belong to?

The KUALA KANGSAR belonged to MY.

What cargo was the KUALA KANGSAR carrying?

The KUALA KANGSAR was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the KUALA KANGSAR?

The KUALA KANGSAR had a tonnage of 489 tons.

What type of wreck is the KUALA KANGSAR?

The KUALA KANGSAR is classified as a motor vessel.

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