Mesongo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Mesongo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 16.45 N,103 52.3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.274167
  • Longitude: 103.871667
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MESONGO
Type carrier
Flag SG
Length 76.8 m
Width 11 m
Tonnage 1646
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber,rubber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 9, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 12.9.77 CAUGHT FIRE WHEN AT ANCHOR ONLY 100YDS FROM SHORE AND CAPSIZED. (LL, 10 & 12.9.77) NCA YET. 14.9.77 REPORTED AS LISTING 025DEGS TO PORT, POSSIBILY STILL AFLOAT. (LL, 13.9.77) NCA YET. 26.10.77 SALVAGE EXPECTED TO START SOON. (LL, 26.10.77) NCA YET. H4779/75 12.12.77 SALVAGE WORKS, EXPECTED TO LAST 6 WEEKS, COMMENCED 21.11.77. AREA WITHIN 300MTRS RADIUS TO W OF 011630N, 1035214E WILL BE FOULED BY SALVAGE CRAFT MOORINGS. (PSA PORT CIRCULAR 58/77) NCA. H4779/75 27.1.78 POSN NOW GIVEN AS 011627N, 1035218E APPROX, SALVAGE WORK CONTINUING. (PSA PORT CIRCULAR 69/77 & 3/78) NCA. H4779/75 30.3.78 SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN HAND UNTIL THE END OF MARCH 1978. (PSA NM 9/78) NCA. H1274/78 6.5.78 SALVAGE OPERATIONS CONTINUING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. (PSA PORT CIRCULAR 14/78 & LL, 21.4.78) NCA. H4779/75 16.8.79 SALVAGE OPERATIONS CONTINUING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. (PSA PORT CIRCULAR 29/79) NCA. 23.7.79 VESSEL HAS BEEN RAISED AND WILL BE TAKEN TO NATIONAL SHIPBREAKERS TO BE BROKEN UP. (LL, 3.8.79 & PSA PORT CIRCULAR 30/79). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 19, 2009

Circumstances of loss

19.7.79 BUILT 1952 BY FR. LURSSEN, BREMEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BENTENG ENTERPRISES LTD., S.A. VESSEL CAUGHT DURING DISCHARGING OPERATIONS WHILE AT ANCHOR IN SINGAPORE HARBOUR. ALL 25 CREW RESCUED BEFORE THE COMPLETELY GUTTED VESSEL LISTED HEAVILY TO PORT SIDE, EVENTUALLY CAPSIZING. VESSEL WAS RAISED ON 19.7.79 AND BROKEN UP. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the MESONGO wreck located?

The MESONGO wreck is located at coordinates 1 16.45 N,103 52.3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MESONGO?

The seabed around the MESONGO lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the MESONGO sink?

The MESONGO sank on Sep 9, 1977.

When was the wreck of the MESONGO discovered?

The wreck of the MESONGO was discovered in 1977.

What country did the MESONGO belong to?

The MESONGO belonged to SG.

What cargo was the MESONGO carrying?

The MESONGO was carrying timber,rubber.

What was the tonnage of the MESONGO?

The MESONGO had a tonnage of 1646 tons.

What type of wreck is the MESONGO?

The MESONGO is classified as a carrier.

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