Ophelia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Ophelia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 27.911 N,111 14.842 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 2.465183
  • Longitude: 111.247367
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OPHELIA
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 78.6 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2204
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 28, 1969
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2025

Surveying Details

H5206/69 10.10.69 BURNING VESSEL AGROUND, CLEAR OF MAIN CHANNEL IN 022754N, 1111437E. (LLOYDS 198/19 & SARWAK NM 42/69) CHART AS ST. BR STD. H5206/69 28.10.69 TEMP WK LT BUOY, FL.1S IN 022755N, 1111443E. (SARAWAK NM 45(T)/69). NCA. H5206/69 2.12.69 ST IN 022754N, 1111437E WITH G CAN LT BUOY, QKFL CLOSE W. (SARAWAK NM 52/69). - NM 1916/69. H5206/69 1.1.70 REPD THAT LT BUOY IS UNLIT. (SARAWAK NM 54(T)/69). NCA. H5206/69 16.1.70 LIGHT BUOY RELIT. (SARAWAK NM 1/70). NCA. H2224/72 28.2.72 LT ESTD ON WK, QKFL.G. (SARAWAK NM 6/72). - NM 459/72. HH519/600/05 1.2.06 LIGHT BEACON REMOVED. (SARAWAK NM 8/06). - NM 906/06.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1953 BY H C STULKEN SOHN, HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OPHELIA LTD. PASSAGE KUCHING FOR SIBU. CAUGHT FIRE AND GROUNDED ON A SANDBANK. ABANSONED AS STL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the OPHELIA wreck located?

The OPHELIA wreck is located at coordinates 2 27.911 N,111 14.842 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OPHELIA?

The seabed around the OPHELIA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the OPHELIA sink?

The OPHELIA sank on Sep 28, 1969.

When was the wreck of the OPHELIA discovered?

The wreck of the OPHELIA was discovered in 1969.

What country did the OPHELIA belong to?

The OPHELIA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the OPHELIA carrying?

The OPHELIA was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the OPHELIA?

The OPHELIA had a tonnage of 2204 tons.

What type of wreck is the OPHELIA?

The OPHELIA is classified as a carrier.

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