Selamat Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Selamat Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 3.33 N,116 44.82 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.055500
  • Longitude: 116.747000
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SELAMAT
Type motor vessel
Flag MY
Length 45.1 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 522
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 15, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 23.9.71 GROUNDED IN 070324N, 1164445E. (LL).
Last Amended Date Apr 7, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1945 BY HENTY SCARR LTD, HESSLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TAN KYN SYN. PASSAGE SNADAKAN FOR KUCHING. IN BALLAST. GROUNDED DUE TO HEAVY RAIN & FIERCE WIND. CREW SAVED. VESSEL ABANDONED BY OWNER IN VIEW OF AGE & VALUE.

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FAQ

Where is the SELAMAT wreck located?

The SELAMAT wreck is located at coordinates 7 3.33 N,116 44.82 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SELAMAT?

The seabed around the SELAMAT lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the SELAMAT sink?

The SELAMAT sank on Aug 15, 1971.

When was the wreck of the SELAMAT discovered?

The wreck of the SELAMAT was discovered in 1971.

What country did the SELAMAT belong to?

The SELAMAT belonged to MY.

What cargo was the SELAMAT carrying?

The SELAMAT was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SELAMAT?

The SELAMAT had a tonnage of 522 tons.

What type of wreck is the SELAMAT?

The SELAMAT is classified as a motor vessel.

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