Palembang (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Palembang (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 50.031 N,1 58.912 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.833850
  • Longitude: 1.981867
Wreck Depth 22.1 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PALEMBANG (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 131.7 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 10.4
Sonar Length 66.6
Sonar Width 9.7
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 60
Tonnage 6674
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 18, 1916
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Scour Dimensions 280.0,,002.0,224.0
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1898/16 INSERT DW WITH DAN BUOY OVER IN 514925N, 015750E. - FNM 159/16. H7718/18 INS ON CHARTS. H3785/54 26.11.56 EXAM'D IN 515002N, 015900E. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 9FMS. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 73FT. GENERAL DEPTH 88FT. DEPTH OF SCOUR 8FT. SEABED STONES AND SHELLS. (HMS OWEN, SWEEP REPORT, 18.4.56). AMEND TO WK 12FMS. - NM 1606/56. H4988/71 29.11.71 EXAM'D IN 515005N, 015900E [EUR] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.2 IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. SCOUR 1.2MTRS. SEABED SAND & BROKEN SHELL & GRAVEL. SEEMS TO COVER A SMALL AREA FOR SUCH A LARGE SHIP. (HMS FOX). AMEND TO WK 11FMS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 10.11.82 AMEND TO WK 21MTRS. NC 1183. HH090/66/701 21.12.95 EXAM'D 13.7.95 IN 515001.92N, 015854.20E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 21.1, FOUL 21.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.6 IN GEN DEPTH 27.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2.0MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.1MTRS. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS. LIES 060/240 DEGS. GOOD MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND ON ITS SIDE. (OCEONICS, HI 667). BR STD. SEP 2015/000083463 14.7.16 EXAM'D 2016 IN 5150.031N, 0158.912E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. LENGTH 66.6MTRS, WIDTH 9.7MTRS, HT 7MTRS, ORIENTATION 060/220. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SCOUR LENGTH 280MTRS, 2MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 224DEGS. WK LIES ON PORT SIDE, IN TWO PIECES AND BADLY DEGRADED. (MMT, HI 1474). AMEND DW 22MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 14, 2016

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE.

General Comments

INTACT & ON ITS SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the PALEMBANG (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The PALEMBANG (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 50.031 N,1 58.912 E.

How deep is the PALEMBANG (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PALEMBANG (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 22.1 meters and is located at coordinates 51 50.031 N,1 58.912 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PALEMBANG (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the PALEMBANG (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the PALEMBANG (PROBABLY) sink?

The PALEMBANG (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 18, 1916.

When was the wreck of the PALEMBANG (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PALEMBANG (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the PALEMBANG (PROBABLY) belong to?

The PALEMBANG (PROBABLY) belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the PALEMBANG (PROBABLY)?

The PALEMBANG (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 6674 tons.

What type of wreck is the PALEMBANG (PROBABLY)?

The PALEMBANG (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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