Lawas Menah (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lawas menah (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 45.67 N,108 18.75 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.761167
  • Longitude: 108.312500
Wreck Depth 26 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAWAS MENAH (PROBABLY)
Type carrier
Flag MY
Tonnage 995
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 10, 1997
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 9, 2004

Surveying Details

HH553/430/01 4.3.97 HH553/430/01 4.3.97 DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED. POSN UNKNOWN. CREW RESCUED IN 014700N, 1081700E. (LL 11.1.97). 31.1.97 31.1.97 VESSEL CONFIRMED SUNK. NO FURTHER DETAILS. (LL 31.1.97). POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. NCA. HH553/430/03 30.4.04 HH553/430/03 30.4.04 WK DIVED IN 0145.67N, 10818.75E [WGD] USING GPS. A SMALL FREIGHTER OF LESS THAN 1000 TONS. UPRIGHT IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS WITH HIGHEST POINT OF THE AFTER MAST AT 32MTRS. BOWS N. LOTS OF NET AND SHELL GROWTH SUGGEST THIS TO HAVE BEEN SUNK APPROX 15 YEARS. (V SKOGLIE, EMAIL DTD 30.4.04). INS AS WK 26MTRS. - NM 2697/04.

Circumstances of loss

CREW OF 16 RESCUED AFTER DISTRESS SIGNAL RECEIVED. LATER CONFIRMED SUNK.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 1 45.67 N,108 18.75 E
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FAQ

Where is the LAWAS MENAH (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LAWAS MENAH (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 1 45.67 N,108 18.75 E.

How deep is the LAWAS MENAH (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LAWAS MENAH (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 26 meters and is located at coordinates 1 45.67 N,108 18.75 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LAWAS MENAH (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the LAWAS MENAH (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the LAWAS MENAH (PROBABLY) sink?

The LAWAS MENAH (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 10, 1997.

When was the wreck of the LAWAS MENAH (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LAWAS MENAH (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1997.

What country did the LAWAS MENAH (PROBABLY) belong to?

The LAWAS MENAH (PROBABLY) belonged to MY.

What was the tonnage of the LAWAS MENAH (PROBABLY)?

The LAWAS MENAH (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 995 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAWAS MENAH (PROBABLY)?

The LAWAS MENAH (PROBABLY) is classified as a carrier.

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