Pulau Sambu Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Pulau sambu Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 4.783 N,103 30.398 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.079717
  • Longitude: 103.506633
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name PULAU SAMBU
Type motor vessel
Flag ID
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 11, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 1, 2023

Surveying Details

29.1.76 MV 'PULAU SATU' SUNK IN 010448N, 1033030E FROM SINGAPORE NM. (LL 28.1.76). CHART AS DW PA IN 010448N, 1033030E. - NM 1285/76. H2519/73 29.1.76 REPORTED IN ABOVE POSN. (SEECOMMS JAKARTA VIA SINGAPORE (P)). NCA YET, NAVEAST 001/76 ISSUED. H2519/73 10.3.76 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (HAMBURG NM 435(T)/76). NCA YET. 5.5.76 'PULAU SAMBU', NOT 'PALAU SATU' AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED, IN 010448N, 1033030E. (LL 3.5.76). H2519/73 7.6.76 DW PA IN 010448N, 1033030E. (INDONESIAN NM 43/76). 7.1.77 SHOWN AS DW PA ON NC 3833. 31.1.78 SHOWN AS DW PA ON INDONESIAN 105. H3570/80 12.3.82 SHOWN AS DW PA REP (1976) ON US 71241 [1980 EDN]. NCA. 23.2.02 WGD POSN: 0104.80N, 10330.40E. NE 3833.

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN SELAT DURIAN DUE TO LEAKAGE, WHILE ON PASSAGE TANJUNG BALAI, KARIMUN FOR TANJUNG PINANG. (LL VOL.224).

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FAQ

Where is the PULAU SAMBU wreck located?

The PULAU SAMBU wreck is located at coordinates 1 4.783 N,103 30.398 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PULAU SAMBU?

The seabed around the PULAU SAMBU lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the PULAU SAMBU sink?

The PULAU SAMBU sank on Dec 11, 1975.

When was the wreck of the PULAU SAMBU discovered?

The wreck of the PULAU SAMBU was discovered in 1975.

What country did the PULAU SAMBU belong to?

The PULAU SAMBU belonged to ID.

What cargo was the PULAU SAMBU carrying?

The PULAU SAMBU was carrying general and mixed goods.

What type of wreck is the PULAU SAMBU?

The PULAU SAMBU is classified as a motor vessel.

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