Semeru Fajar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Semeru fajar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 22.5 S,106 24 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -4.375000
  • Longitude: 106.400000
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEMERU FAJAR
Type sailing vessel
Flag ID
Tonnage 217
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 30, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 26, 2001

Surveying Details

H4134/86 6.7.88 H4134/86 6.7.88 SANK IN APPROX POSN 042230S, 1062400E. (LL 27.6.88). NCA YET. HH524/350/01 26.10.89 HH524/350/01 26.10.89 WK REPORTED 'EXPUNGED' (?SALVAGED). AREA SAFE FOR NAVIGATION. (DG SEACOMM, TELEX 20.10.89).

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN VERY ROUGH SEAS WHILE ON PASSAGE JAKARTA TO PALEMBANG.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 4 22.5 S,106 24 E
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FAQ

Where is the SEMERU FAJAR wreck located?

The SEMERU FAJAR wreck is located at coordinates 4 22.5 S,106 24 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SEMERU FAJAR?

The seabed around the SEMERU FAJAR lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the SEMERU FAJAR sink?

The SEMERU FAJAR sank on Oct 30, 1987.

When was the wreck of the SEMERU FAJAR discovered?

The wreck of the SEMERU FAJAR was discovered in 1987.

What country did the SEMERU FAJAR belong to?

The SEMERU FAJAR belonged to ID.

What cargo was the SEMERU FAJAR carrying?

The SEMERU FAJAR was carrying oil,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the SEMERU FAJAR?

The SEMERU FAJAR had a tonnage of 217 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEMERU FAJAR?

The SEMERU FAJAR is classified as a sailing vessel.

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