Sedco 251 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Sedco 251 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 14.467 S,113 2.75 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -6.241117
  • Longitude: 113.045833
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name SEDCO 251
Type Platform
Flag LR
Length 40.2 m
Width 4.9 m
Draught 99.1
Tonnage 3272
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 4, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Markers N CARD, Q, AND S CARD, Q(6) + LFL 15S.
Last Amended Date Nov 29, 1989

Surveying Details

H4134/86 24.1.89 SANK IN 061428S, 1130245E. (DGSC, JAKARTA, TELEX 19.1.89). H4134/86 30.1.89 SUNK IN 061428S, 1130245E. (HYDROPAC 144/89(72)). INS DW. - NM 496/89. HH524/350/01 12.5.89 WK NOW MARKED BY N CARD BUOY, Q, LAID IN 061415S, 1130246E AND S CARD, Q(6) + LFL 15S, IN 061445S, 1130246E. (DG SEACOMM, TELEX 7.4.89). - NM 1570/89. HH524/350/01 15.6.89 AMENDED POSN FOR BUOYS - N CARD IN 061417S, 1130246E AND S CARD IN 061504S, 1130258E. (DG SEACOMM, TELEX 27.5.89). INDO NM 202/89 REFERS. NCA. HH524/350/01 15.8.89 TO BE COMPLETELY REMOVED, IN TWO SECTIONS, BY SMIT TAK. OPERATION SHOULD BE COMPLETED WITHIN 75 DAYS. (LL 1.8.89). HH524/350/01 12.9.89 N CARD BUOY MOVED TO 061327S, 1130245E AND S CARD TO 061518S, 1130209E. (DG SEA COMM, TELEX 30.8.89). NCA. HH524/350/01 29.11.89 WK REMOVED. LOCATION FREE FROM ENCUMBRANCES. BUOYS WITHDRAWN. (DG SEA COMM, TELEX 12.11.89). - NM 3726/89.

Circumstances of loss

HAD BLOW OUT WHILE DRILLING BUNGKU NO 1 WELL. CAPSIZED AND SANK. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the SEDCO 251 wreck located?

The SEDCO 251 wreck is located at coordinates 6 14.467 S,113 2.75 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SEDCO 251?

The seabed around the SEDCO 251 lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the SEDCO 251 sink?

The SEDCO 251 sank on Jan 4, 1989.

When was the wreck of the SEDCO 251 discovered?

The wreck of the SEDCO 251 was discovered in 1989.

What country did the SEDCO 251 belong to?

The SEDCO 251 belonged to LR.

What was the tonnage of the SEDCO 251?

The SEDCO 251 had a tonnage of 3272 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEDCO 251?

The SEDCO 251 is classified as a platform.

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