Sascha Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sascha Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 41.076 S,116 31.285 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -3.684600
  • Longitude: 116.521417
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name SASCHA
Type tanker
Flag SG
Length 76.8 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1503
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 15, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers ISO DANGER BUOY, FL(2) 15 SEC, CLOSE N
Surveying Details H5963/69 25.6.81 REPD SUNK IN 034300S, 1163200E. (LL). H1274/81 25.8.81 ST REPD IN 034054S, 1163110E. (NAVAREA XI 613/81). H1274/81 27.8.81 DW PA IN 034054S, 1163110E. (INDO NM 311/81). - NM 2123/81. H5963/69 25.9.81 ST (REPD) IN 033048S, 1163112E. (JAPANESE NM 949/81). NCA. H1274/81 30.9.81 POSN GIVEN IN JAPANESE NM 949/81 INCORRECT - SHOULD READ 034048S, 1163112E. (NAVAREA XI CO-ORD. TELEX 30.9.81). NCA. H1274/81 4.11.81 ISO DANGER SPAR LT BUOY, FL(2)15S LAID CLOSE W OF WK. (INDO NM 412/81). - NM 2723/81. H1274/81 3.11.83 BUOY REPD MISSING ON 9.8, 24.8, 1.9.83 FROM 3M OFF. (MV PORT ALBERNI CITY, HN). NCA. 14.2.89 SHOWN AS DW IN 034105S, 1163115E, WITH ISO DANGER PILLAR LT BUOY, FL(2)15S CLOSE N ON INDO 122 [MAR'85 EDN]. NC 3017. HH100/351/13 25.3.98 LOCATED IN 034100S, 1163130.5E [WGD] USING GPS. BUOY MISSING. (V SKOGLIE, FAX DTD 22.3.98). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 23.10.13 SHOWN IN 0340.991S, 11631.518E [WGD] ON ID202892 [EDN 2.2] WITH ISO DANGER BUOY, FL(2) 15 SEC, CLOSE N.
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1961 BY HASHIHAMA ZOSEN, IMABARI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MEKA INDUSTRIES (S) PRIVATE, LTD. CAUGHT FIRE JUNE 11 OFF KOTA BARN, SUMATRA. SANK AFTER BURNING FOR FIVE DAYS. 5 MEN DIES, 18 SUFFERED SERIOUS INJURIES. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SASCHA wreck located?

The SASCHA wreck is located at coordinates 3 41.076 S,116 31.285 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SASCHA?

The seabed around the SASCHA lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the SASCHA sink?

The SASCHA sank on Jun 15, 1981.

When was the wreck of the SASCHA discovered?

The wreck of the SASCHA was discovered in 1981.

What country did the SASCHA belong to?

The SASCHA belonged to SG.

What cargo was the SASCHA carrying?

The SASCHA was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the SASCHA?

The SASCHA had a tonnage of 1503 tons.

What type of wreck is the SASCHA?

The SASCHA is classified as a tanker.

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