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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 14, 2016 |
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.
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 50.031 N,1 58.912 E
Palembang (Probably) on Wreck Map
Palembang (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
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.
General Comments
INTACT & ON ITS SIDE