Rasa Sayang Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Rasa sayang Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 56.84 N,23 34.26 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.947333
  • Longitude: 23.571000
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name RASA SAYANG
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 176.3 m
Width 22 m
Draught 14.3
Tonnage 18595
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 27, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3592/73 24.3.81 DW IN 375654N, 233418E. (ATHENS NM 236/80). - NM 779/81. H3630/73 14.9.82 DELETE. (ATHENS NM 140/82). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 2353/82.
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 2004

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, [EX 'BERGENSFJORD' '56, EX 'DE GRASSE' '71, EX 'RASA SAYANG' '73, EX 'GOLDEN MOON' '78], BUILT 1956 BY SWAN HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON LTD, WALLSEND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY APHRODITE MARITIME COMPANY. UNDER REPAIR AT PERAMA. DESTROYED BY FIRE WHICH BROKE OUT IN HER ENGINE-ROOM. DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS & CUT UP FOR SCRAP WHERE SHE LAY. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the RASA SAYANG wreck located?

The RASA SAYANG wreck is located at coordinates 37 56.84 N,23 34.26 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RASA SAYANG?

The seabed around the RASA SAYANG lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the RASA SAYANG sink?

The RASA SAYANG sank on Aug 27, 1980.

When was the wreck of the RASA SAYANG discovered?

The wreck of the RASA SAYANG was discovered in 1980.

What country did the RASA SAYANG belong to?

The RASA SAYANG belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the RASA SAYANG?

The RASA SAYANG had a tonnage of 18595 tons.

What type of wreck is the RASA SAYANG?

The RASA SAYANG is classified as a motor vessel.

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