Mokuzai Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Mokuzai Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 36.128 N,113 56.035 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.602133
  • Longitude: 113.933917
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOKUZAI
Type lighter
Tonnage 340
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Markers LT ON WK, FL(2)8S
Last Amended Date Jun 8, 2010

Surveying Details

H2256/79 30.3.81 H2256/79 30.3.81 PARTIALLY SUNK VESSEL IN VERY APPROX POSN 043400N, 113570E, SALVAGE POSSIBLE. (DAVID Y SEHEULT, LTR DTD 11.3.81). H4349/77 16.9.81 H4349/77 16.9.81 ST, AWASH AT HW, REPD IN 043620N, 1135530E, OR 281DEGS, 3M FROM KUALA BARAM LT. MARKED BY GW DRUM BUOY & A WHITE LT BUOY, FL.6S. (SARAWAK TEMP NAV.WARNING 34/81). NE 1949. H4349/77 16.10.81 H4349/77 16.10.81 Q.G LT ESTABLISHED ON WK, BUOYS WITHDRAWN. (SARAWAK TEMP NAV WARNING 37/81). NE 1949. H4446/76 16.10.81 H4446/76 16.10.81 WK POSN STILL NOT FIXED, BUT SALVAGE UNLIKELY. (MARINE DEPT, KUCHING LTR DTD 5.10.81). H4349/77 20.10.81 H4349/77 20.10.81 ST IN 043610.7N, 1135551.3E, SALVAGE FAILED, WK UPSIDE DOWN WITH CRANE EMBEDDED IN SEABED. (MARINE DEPT. KUCHING LTR DTD 9.10.84). NE 1949. H2703/85 11.12.85 H2703/85 11.12.85 STRUCTURE ON WK NOW BRB WITH LT, FL(2)8S. (SARAWAK NM 51(T)/85). 26.6.97 26.6.97 NOT SHOWN ON SARAWAK 370 [1ST EDN 1995]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM BLOCK 3279/97.

General Comments

WK UPSIDE DOWN WITH CRANE EMBEDDED IN SEABED

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FAQ

Where is the MOKUZAI wreck located?

The MOKUZAI wreck is located at coordinates 4 36.128 N,113 56.035 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MOKUZAI?

The seabed around the MOKUZAI lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When was the wreck of the MOKUZAI discovered?

The wreck of the MOKUZAI was discovered in 1981.

What was the tonnage of the MOKUZAI?

The MOKUZAI had a tonnage of 340 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOKUZAI?

The MOKUZAI is classified as a lighter.

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