Sambu Indah No. 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sambu indah no. 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 15.894 N,103 19.802 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.264900
  • Longitude: 103.330033
Wreck Depth 26 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAMBU INDAH NO. 1
Type tug
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 20, 1988
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 4, 2024

Surveying Details

H2039/88 23.9.88 COLLISION BELIEVED TO HAVE TAKEN PLACE 60M OFF JOHORE BARU. (LL, 21.7.88). NCA. H2039/88 28.9.88 SUNK IN 011554N, 1031942E. (PSA NM 143(T)/88) NCA YET. TELEXED FOR MORE DETAILS. H2039/88 13.10.88 POSN BASED ON INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY FISHERMEN INVOLVED IN COLLISION. (PSA, 5.10.88). INS AS DW PA. - NM 3214/88. HH521/008/90 21.6.90 PSA NM 143(T)/88 REPLACED BY PSA NM 76/90, GIVING SAME DETAILS. NFA. HH522/400/05 10.6.98 NOW WK 24.2MTRS IN 011553.5N, 1031954E [KEA]. (JOINT SURVEY TEAM). - NM 1743/98. HH522/400/05 6.8.98 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (PENINSULAR MALAYSIA NM 37/98). NFA. 16.9.00 WGD POSN: 0115.892N, 10319.800E. NE 3833. SEP 2009000065560 10.8.09 NM ACTION TO DELETE FROM BA 1358 [3RD SCALE]. - NM 4582/09. SEP 2009000136583 20.10.09 NM ACTION TO AMEND ST TO WK 24MTRS ON BA 1358 & TO DELETE ST FROM 3833 & 3947. (MV BRITISH PIONEER) - NM 5968/09.

Circumstances of loss

21.7.88 SANK, FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH JAPANESE MFV 'HABOMAI MARU', WHILE TOWING ANOTHER VESSEL WITH TIMBER CARGO, FROM SUMATRA TO SINGAPORE. (LL, 21.7.88).

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FAQ

Where is the SAMBU INDAH NO. 1 wreck located?

The SAMBU INDAH NO. 1 wreck is located at coordinates 1 15.894 N,103 19.802 E.

How deep is the SAMBU INDAH NO. 1 and where exactly is it located?

The SAMBU INDAH NO. 1 lies at a depth of about 26 meters and is located at coordinates 1 15.894 N,103 19.802 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAMBU INDAH NO. 1?

The seabed around the SAMBU INDAH NO. 1 lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the SAMBU INDAH NO. 1 sink?

The SAMBU INDAH NO. 1 sank on Jul 20, 1988.

When was the wreck of the SAMBU INDAH NO. 1 discovered?

The wreck of the SAMBU INDAH NO. 1 was discovered in 1988.

What type of wreck is the SAMBU INDAH NO. 1?

The SAMBU INDAH NO. 1 is classified as a tug.

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