Peter Rich Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Peter rich Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 21.464 N,104 17.791 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.357733
  • Longitude: 104.296517
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect partly submerged at high water
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PETER RICH
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 153 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 6907
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 7, 1983
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 4, 2024

Surveying Details

H4647/82 16.1.84 AGROUND IN 012000N, 1042000E APPROX. POSSIBLE SALVAGE ATTEMPT, OFF-LOADING TAKING PLACE. (LLOYDS VOL.254). H4647/82 28.2.84 STILL AGROUND IN 012136N, 1041800E, OR 014DEGS, 0.25M FROM PULAU MUNGGING LT, WHICH GIVES POSN 012128N, 1041754E. CONSIDERED CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS, BUT AUTHORITIES INSIST ON REMOVAL OF WK. SOME CARGO HAS BEEN DISCHARGED INTO BARGE. (LLOYDS VOL.254). H4647/82 27.6.84 LEFT 'AS LIES' OFF PULAU LIMA. (LLOYDS VOL.255). CHART AS ST PA IN 012128N, 1041754E. - NM 1824/84. H4647/82 17.12.84 SEEN ON 15.9.84 TO BE COMPLETELY OBSCURING PULAU MUNGGING LT IN ITS SSW SECTOR. (ROSTOCK NM 1199/84). NCA. H2022/85 18.12.87 INS AS ST [STS FOR PA] ON 2403 [MISSED SCALE]. - NM 150/88. 25.3.00 [WGD] POSN: 0121.467N 10417.790E. NE 3831.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1958 BY RHEINSTAHL NORDSEEWERKE, EMDEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MERRY RICH SHIPPING INC. ON PASSAGE FROM BANGKOK FOR MALACCA. REPORTED TO HAVE STRUCK A SUBMERGED OBJECT OFF FALLODEN HALL SHOAL, BEACHED NEAR PULAU MUNGGING WHEN HULL STARTED TO LEAK & HAD 10DEG PORT LIST. CONSIDERED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the PETER RICH wreck located?

The PETER RICH wreck is located at coordinates 1 21.464 N,104 17.791 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PETER RICH?

The seabed around the PETER RICH lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the PETER RICH sink?

The PETER RICH sank on Dec 7, 1983.

When was the wreck of the PETER RICH discovered?

The wreck of the PETER RICH was discovered in 1984.

What country did the PETER RICH belong to?

The PETER RICH belonged to PA.

What cargo was the PETER RICH carrying?

The PETER RICH was carrying cement,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the PETER RICH?

The PETER RICH had a tonnage of 6907 tons.

What type of wreck is the PETER RICH?

The PETER RICH is classified as a motor vessel.

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