Palembang Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Palembang Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 9.573 N,29 49.622 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.159550
  • Longitude: 29.827033
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PALEMBANG
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2025

Surveying Details

H04555/44 6.2.45 DW, MASTS & FUNNELS VISIBLE, IN 310935N, 294935E OR 288.5DEGS, 9.48C FROM GREAT PASS LOW LT. (MESSAGE 660 QBH). - FNM 391/45. H04555/44 4.3.46 POSN FROM EL FARA BEACON [311010N, 294925E APPROX]: BOWS 165DEGS, 3720FT; STERN 150DEGS, 500FT FROM BOW. FORE PART OF WK FROM 100FT FROM BOWS & MID-SECTION BETWEEN 220FT & 320FT FROM BOW. VISIBLE ALONG WITH MASTS & FUNNELS, REST OF VESSEL BELOW WATER. (FLEET HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE, MED). - NM 770/46. H3189/49 27.7.49 DW IN 310935N, 294930E. MASTS & FUNNELS NO LONGER VISIBLE. (HMS CHALLENGER). - NM 1195/49. 8.10.87 EUR POSN: 310940N, 294938E. NC 3119. 28.4.89 SHOWN ON EGYPTIAN M3 [1988 EDN]. NFA. 27.11.89 WGD POSN: 310936N, 294936E. NE 3119.

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FAQ

Where is the PALEMBANG wreck located?

The PALEMBANG wreck is located at coordinates 31 9.573 N,29 49.622 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PALEMBANG?

The seabed around the PALEMBANG lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the PALEMBANG discovered?

The wreck of the PALEMBANG was discovered in 1945.

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