Medola Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Medola Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 59.915 N,101 22.31 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 2.998583
  • Longitude: 101.371833
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MEDOLA
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 68.6 m
Width 12 m
Draught 4.8
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1279
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,oil,foodstuffs: liquid,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 4, 1977
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers G CAN LT BUOY, FL(2)G.5S, CLOSE S
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2008

Surveying Details

10.6.77 REPORTED CAPSIZED AT N SHORE, PORT KELANG. LYING HALF-SUBMERGED, BOWS E. (LL, 8.6.77) NCA YET. 17.6.77 REPORTED TO LIE HALF-SUBMERGED BETWEEN OLD & NEW PORT. (LL, 17.6.77) NCA YET. H2812/71 15.7.77 G WK LT BUOY, FL.G.3S, MARKING WK REPORTED LAID 077DEGS, 7.2C FROM NO.20 LT BN. (PEN. MALAYSIA NM 31/77) NCA YET QUERY TO MALAYSIA REFERENCE BEACON NUMBERS ON CHARTS. H2812/71 22.8.77 STF, LYING E/W, BOWS E, IN 025955.5N, 1012224E [KEA], WITH G CAN BUOY, FL.G.3S CLOSE S. (PORT KELANG HBR MASTER, LTR DTD 2.8.77) - NM 2000/77. 9.12.77 CARGO SALVAGED. (LL, 9.12.77) NCA. H5088/77 9.12.77 WRECK (MAST) REPORTED IN 025919N, 1012235E APPROX. (INDONESIAN NM 442/77) POSN PLOTS INLAND, ASSUME IT REFERS TO MEDOLA. NCA. H2812/71 17.2.78 LT BUOY NOW EXHIBITS GPFL(2)G.5S. (PEN. MALAYSIA NM 65/77) BR STD. 4.9.79 WK IS BECOMING A NAVIGATIONAL HAZARD, BUT THE PARTIES INVOLVED HAVE DISCLAIMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE VESSEL. (LL, 10.9.99) NCA. 6.9.79 A COMPANY IS TO BE ENGAGED TO SALVAGE THE WRECK. (LL, 15.9.79) 14.7.80 A RIDGE HAS FORMED AROUND THE WRECK, AND COULD BUILD INTO A SAND BAR. THE MEDOLA IS ALREADY A PROBLEM FOR PORT TRAFFIC. (LL, 1.8.80) 26.7.81 SALVAGE OPERATIONS HAVE RESUMED ON THE MEDOLA. (LL, 15.7.81) H2812/71 22.2.82 WK REMOVED & BUOYS WITHDRAWN. (PEN. MALAYSIA NM 3/82) AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 606/82.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1939 BY BOELE'S SCHPS. & MASCH., BOLNES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA. NA. THOMPSON, S.A. CAPSIZED WHILE LOADING CARGO AT PORT KELANG FOR BOMBAY. CREW AND STEVEDORES RESCUED. (MSD)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 2 59.915 N,101 22.31 E
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FAQ

Where is the MEDOLA wreck located?

The MEDOLA wreck is located at coordinates 2 59.915 N,101 22.31 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MEDOLA?

The seabed around the MEDOLA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the MEDOLA sink?

The MEDOLA sank on Jun 4, 1977.

When was the wreck of the MEDOLA discovered?

The wreck of the MEDOLA was discovered in 1977.

What country did the MEDOLA belong to?

The MEDOLA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the MEDOLA carrying?

The MEDOLA was carrying general and mixed goods,oil,foodstuffs: liquid,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the MEDOLA?

The MEDOLA had a tonnage of 1279 tons.

What type of wreck is the MEDOLA?

The MEDOLA is classified as a carrier.

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