Lat Da Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lat da Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 45.755 N,103 41.009 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.762583
  • Longitude: 103.683483
Wreck Depth 38 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAT DA
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 71.9 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 998
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 8, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H2811/71 1.2.84 SANK AT PULAU TENGGOL. (LL 10.12.83). SANK OFF COAST OF TRENGGANU. (LL 14.12.83). NCA YET. H2811/71 5.4.84 SANK IN 044602N, 1034101E, APPROX. (PEN MALAYSIA NM 7/84). - NM 1030/84. HH517/350/01 7.8.91 DIVED IN 044544N, 1034100E [WGD] USING GPS. LIES UPRIGHT WITH BOW N IN GEN DEPTH 165FT. HIGHEST POINT OF WK IS THE BRIDGE WHICH HAD LEAST DEPTH 130FT. THE LOCALS REFER TO HER AS THE 'CLOTH WRECK' AS CARGO APPARENTLY CONSISTS OF BOLTS OF SYNTHETIC BLUE MATERIAL. SOME NETS ARE CAUGHT ON THE WK. (D BALL, ZONDERWATER SERVICES, 30.7.91). AMEND TO WK 39MTRS. BR STD. 5.11.96 SHOWN AS USC 24MTRS ON MALAYSIAN 5. CONSIDERED TO BE USC DEPTH OF 24MTRS/13FMS DERIVED FROM NM 1030/84. RETAIN AS 39MTRS. NCA. HH100/351/15 23.2.00 DIVED IN 0443.73N, 10341.00E [WGS] USING DGPS. A COASTAL FREIGHTER, POSSIBLY 25-30 YEARS OLD. STILL FULLY LOADED WITH ROLLS OF SYNTHETIC TEXTILES. (S SJOSTRAND, E-MAIL DTD 20.2.00). NCA. 4.3.09 WK 38MTRS SHOWN IN 0445.755N, 10341.009E [WGD] SHOWN ON MALAYSIAN 654 [OCT 06' EDN] . AMEND IN EXISTING POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 31, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1955 BY DE HAAN & OERLEMANS, HEUSDEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KNM LINES. PASSAGE SINGAPORE FOR KOMPONG SON, KAMPUCHEA. SANK DUE TO HEAVY WEATHER CONDITIONS. CREW RECOVERED BY RMN HELICOPTER.

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FAQ

Where is the LAT DA wreck located?

The LAT DA wreck is located at coordinates 4 45.755 N,103 41.009 E.

How deep is the LAT DA and where exactly is it located?

The LAT DA lies at a depth of about 38 meters and is located at coordinates 4 45.755 N,103 41.009 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LAT DA?

The seabed around the LAT DA lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the LAT DA sink?

The LAT DA sank on Dec 8, 1983.

When was the wreck of the LAT DA discovered?

The wreck of the LAT DA was discovered in 1983.

What country did the LAT DA belong to?

The LAT DA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the LAT DA carrying?

The LAT DA was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the LAT DA?

The LAT DA had a tonnage of 998 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAT DA?

The LAT DA is classified as a carrier.

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