Meroeng Doeng Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Meroeng doeng Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
6 4.85 S,106 52.833 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -6.080833
  • Longitude: 106.880550
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name MEROENG DOENG
Tonnage 2464
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 10.9.47 STF, LYING NNE/SSW, BOWS NNE, SHOWN IN 060452S, 1065300E, MARKED BY G CAN BUOY CLOSE N. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 933. H6126/49 25.10.49 BUOY NOW G CAN LT BUOY, FL.G. (NETHERLANDS NM 246/3476/49) BR STD. H6126/49 16.10.53 LT BUOY REPLACED BY G LANTERN BUOY. (NETHERLANDS NM 226/3203/53) NCA. H619/50 27.1.55 NOW SHOWN AS ST IN 060451S, 1065250E, MARKED BY G SPHERICAL BUOY CLOSE N, ON NETHERLANDS 86. NC 933. H619/50 23.1.61 POSN NOW FOUL, BUOY WITHDRAWN. (INDONESIAN NMS 48/371 & 48/372(T)/60 & LATER 40/370/61) - NM 200/61. H3486/61 2.3.62 DETAILS OF SALVAGE WORK ON WK OF MEROENG DOENG, 2464 GROSS TONS, SUNK 1942. (MISCELLANEOUS FOLIO 24) NCA. H2157/67 6.2.73 STATED BY HBR AUTHORITIES THAT FOUL NO LONGER EXISTS. (HMAS SYDNEY HN NO.2 DTD NOV '72) NCA YET. 9.9.80 FOUL NO LONGER SHOWN ON INDONESIAN 85 [1976 EDN]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 18, 2010
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 6 4.85 S,106 52.833 E
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FAQ

Where is the MEROENG DOENG wreck located?

The MEROENG DOENG wreck is located at coordinates 6 4.85 S,106 52.833 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MEROENG DOENG?

The seabed around the MEROENG DOENG lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MEROENG DOENG discovered?

The wreck of the MEROENG DOENG was discovered in 1947.

What was the tonnage of the MEROENG DOENG?

The MEROENG DOENG had a tonnage of 2464 tons.