Mahamiru (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mahamiru (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 20.179 N,104 5.409 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 3.336317
  • Longitude: 104.090150
Wreck Depth 42 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAHAMIRU (PROBABLY)
Type minesweeper
Flag MY
Length 46.6 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 2.5
Sonar Length 48
Sonar Width 8.5
Shadow Height 11
Orientation 170
Tonnage 360
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/15 23.2.00 HH100/351/15 23.2.00 DIVED IN 0320.17N, 10405.50E [WGD] USING GPS. A RATHER LARGE STEEL VESSEL WITH TWO, STILL INTACT, FUNNELS. (S SJOSTRAND, E-MAIL DTD 20.2.00). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH517/730/02 4.9.01 HH517/730/02 4.9.01 DIVED IN 0320.17N, 10405.50E [WGD]. FOUND TO BE A MINESWEEPER BUILT WITH ALUMINIUM FRAMES AND TIMBER CLAD. LENGTH 158FT, WIDTH 28FT. ONE OF THE DIVERS SERVED ON A SIMILAR VESSEL IN THE 1960S AND CONFIRMS ITS TYPE. SUPERSTRUCTURE OF ALUMINIUM WITH ONLY ONE FUNNEL FOR DIESEL ENGINE AND LARGE AIR DUCT FWD OF THIS. HAS BEEN HEAVILY STRIPPED BEFORE SINKING AS ALL INTERAL FITTINGS, ENGINES, ANCHORS AND WINDLASSES REMOVED. SMALL LABEL RECOVERED FROM ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT BEARING THE NAME 'RCA', MADE IN ENGLAND AND DATED 1952. PROBABLY MALAYSIAN NAVY VESSEL USED AS TARGET. UPRIGHT WITH BOWS TOWARDS 170 DEGS. DEPTH 39-50MTRS. (V SKOGLIE, EMAIL DTD 26.6.02). NCA. HH517/730/02 17.5.02 HH517/730/02 17.5.02 PROBABLY THE 'MAHAMIRU'. HULL AND SUPERSTRUCTURE IS ALMOST IDENTICAL, BUT THE FRONT OF THE WHEELHOUSE IS DIFFERENT. IT HAS A ROW OF ROUND SCUTTLES AT THE HELMSMAN'S STATION AND THE BRIDGE ABOVE IS FITTED WITH SQUARE PLEXIGLASS WINDOWS RAKED BACK AT 45 DEGS, FWD AND SIDE ONLY. HT ABOVE SEABED IS ABOUT 11MTRS BUT IT WILL BE PARTLY EMBEDDED IN THE SAND TOO. MASTS HAVE BEEN PULLED OVER BY TRAWLER NETS. HAS 3 LARGE WINCHES ASTERN, SINGLE AND THEN TWO SLIGHTLY SMALLER ONES SIDE BY SIDE. THE STERN IS SHEATHED IN COPPER OR BRASS PLATING. BOLLARDS AND FAIRLEADS OF BRONZE ARE STILL IN PLACE. (V SKOGLIE, EMAIL DTD 17.9.02). INS AS WK 32MTRS. - NM 4489/02. HH517/730/03 18.3.03 HH517/730/03 18.3.03 WK 31MTRS IN 0320.17N, 10405.50E [UND]. (INDONESIAN NM 1/3/03). NCA. 29.10.07 29.10.07 SHOWN AS WK 42MTRS IN 0320.170N, 10405.400E [WGD] ON MALAYSIAN 635 [JUL '03 EDN]. NC 3445.
Last Amended Date Aug 13, 2025

Circumstances of loss

24.5.60 EX-HMS DARLASTON '60. BUILT IN 1953 BY COOK, GEMMEL & WELTON. SOLD TO MALASIAN NAVY 24.5.60. DOUBLE DIAGONAL CARVEL HULL OF MAHOGANY. COPPER SHEATHED. TWIN OIL ENGINES, TWIN SHAFT.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOWS S, DIMENSIONS BY DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 3 20.179 N,104 5.409 E
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FAQ

Where is the MAHAMIRU (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MAHAMIRU (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 3 20.179 N,104 5.409 E.

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

The MAHAMIRU (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 3 20.179 N,104 5.409 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MAHAMIRU (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the MAHAMIRU (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MAHAMIRU (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MAHAMIRU (PROBABLY) was discovered in 2000.

What country did the MAHAMIRU (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MAHAMIRU (PROBABLY) belonged to MY.

What was the tonnage of the MAHAMIRU (PROBABLY)?

The MAHAMIRU (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 360 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAHAMIRU (PROBABLY)?

The MAHAMIRU (PROBABLY) is classified as a minesweeper.

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