Nais Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Nais Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 8.401 N,103 45.133 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.140017
  • Longitude: 103.752217
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NAIS
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 106.1 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 6.1
Shadow Height 14
Tonnage 2697
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts,chemicals,oil,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 6, 1969
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 11.12.69 SINKING POSN SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION, BUT GIVEN AS 010848N, 1034454E. (LLOYDS VOL.198 & US NM 6561/69). NCA. H5500/69 11.12.69 POSN GIVEN AS 010857N, 1034518E, DEPTH 110FT. TRANSIT SONAR INDICATES VESSEL UPRIGHT & SLIGHTLY BUOYANT AT ONE END. (LLOYDS VOL.198 & WP 1312). CHART AS WK 17FMS. - NM 53/70. H5500/69 20.8.70 WK ABANDONED BY OWNERS. (SOLICITORS LETTER DTD 12.8.70). NCA. 23.3.71 UNSUCCESSFUL SALVAGE ATTEMPT DUE TO BAD WEATHER BY SELCO SALVAGE LTD, FURTHER ATTEMPT TO BE MADE. (LLOYDS VOL.203). H5500/69 13.12.72 STATED TO BE 7000YDS FROM SINKING POSN, LYING ON STBD SIDE AT 48DEGS LIST INTO A TRENCH AT A DEPTH OF 128FT. STERN BURIED IN SAND BUT BOW IS STILL BUOYANT & ROCKING. (SOLICITORS LETTER [INCE & CO], DTD 11.12.72). 13.12.72 SUNKEN WK REPD IN 010800N, 1034400E. (NAVEAST 002/73). NCA. H5500/69 29.1.75 WK TO BE DELETED FROM CHARTS. (3RD JOINT HYDRO SURVEY AUG 1974 [K7122/11]). R/P. H5500/69 6.5.75 WK 34MTRS IN 010824N, 1034512E [KEA]. (PSA NM 9/75). - NM 992/75. 1.2.78 NOT SHOWN ON INDONESIAN 105 [1977 EDN]. NCA, RETAIN AS CHARTED. HH522/400/05 21.11.98 WK, LEAST DEPTH 39MTRS, IN 010824N, 1034508E [WGD]. WK STANDS 14MTRS HIGH. (JOG SURVEY MSC 69/5/5 TABLE 2 [G]). NE 2598. HH522/400/05 15.1.99 SHOWN AS WK 34MTRS IN 0108.40N, 10345.13E [WGD] ON SINGAPORE 501 [1998 EDN]. - NM 578/99.
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1951 BY LUBECKER FLENDER-WERKE, LUBECK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GOMA CIA NAV SA. SANK AFTER A COLLISION WITH NORWEGIAN TANKER 'BERGEBRAGD' DURING A HEAVY RAINSTORM OFF RAFFLES LT HOOUSE, SINGAPORE. CARGO INCLUDED 2563 TONS BULK PHOSPHATE, VEGETABLE OIL PROCESSING PLANT & DECK CARGO OF PRESSURE TANKS. ONE OF THE 28 CREW DROWNED. (MSD).

General Comments

STERN BURIED IN SAND BUT BOW IS STILL BUOYANT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 1 8.401 N,103 45.133 E
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FAQ

Where is the NAIS wreck located?

The NAIS wreck is located at coordinates 1 8.401 N,103 45.133 E.

How deep is the NAIS and where exactly is it located?

The NAIS lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 1 8.401 N,103 45.133 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NAIS?

The seabed around the NAIS lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the NAIS sink?

The NAIS sank on Nov 6, 1969.

When was the wreck of the NAIS discovered?

The wreck of the NAIS was discovered in 1969.

What country did the NAIS belong to?

The NAIS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the NAIS carrying?

The NAIS was carrying machinery and mechanical parts,chemicals,oil,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the NAIS?

The NAIS had a tonnage of 2697 tons.

What type of wreck is the NAIS?

The NAIS is classified as a motor vessel.

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