Salinda (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Salinda (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 6.31 N,107 24.81 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.105167
  • Longitude: 107.413500
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name SALINDA (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 55.2 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 2.4
Sonar Length 50
Tonnage 487
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 17, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 16, 2019

Surveying Details

21.9.76 SANK OFF PULAU UWI IN 010700N, 1072500E, APPROX. (LL 20.9.76). NCA. HH553/400/03 20.12.01 DIVED IN 0106.31N, 10724.81E [WGD]. A SMALL WK, ABOUT 50MTRS LONG. LIES NEXT TO THE REEF SURROUNDING THIS ISLAND. UPRIGHT AND INTACT, ALTHOUGH HEAVILY SALVAGED. ONE MAST BREAKS THE SURFACE BY 1MTR. NO INDICATION AS TO WHICH VESSEL THIS MAY BE. (V SKOGLIE, EMAIL DTD 20.12.01). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SUDDENLY TOOK ON LIST, KEELED OVER AND SANK. PASSAGE SINGAPORE FOR BORNEO. HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN ABANDONED BY CREW.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, MAST BREAKS SURFACE, LENGTH BY DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 1 6.31 N,107 24.81 E
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FAQ

Where is the SALINDA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The SALINDA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 1 6.31 N,107 24.81 E.

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

The seabed around the SALINDA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the SALINDA (PROBABLY) sink?

The SALINDA (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 17, 1976.

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

The wreck of the SALINDA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the SALINDA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The SALINDA (PROBABLY) belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the SALINDA (PROBABLY)?

The SALINDA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 487 tons.

What type of wreck is the SALINDA (PROBABLY)?

The SALINDA (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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