Sincere (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sincere (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 28 N,105 23 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 3.466667
  • Longitude: 105.383333
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SINCERE (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag SO
Length 106.4 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 2556
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo solid fuel,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 5, 1969
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3743/69 25.7.69 H3743/69 25.7.69 SANK IN 032800N, 1052400E APPROX. (LLOYDS 197). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. H1274/82 13.4.87 H1274/82 13.4.87 NDW SHOWN IN 032800N, 1052300E ON INDO 354 [1985 EDN]. AMEND POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 14, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1947, CAPSIZED & SANK WHILST UNDER TOW, FOLLOWING A FIRE IN CHARCOAL CARGO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SINCERE NAVIGATION CO LTD, VESSEL WAS EN-ROUTE PANANG & SINGAPORE TO HONG KONG. (LLOYDS 197 & MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SINCERE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SINCERE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 3 28 N,105 23 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SINCERE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SINCERE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the SINCERE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SINCERE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 5, 1969.

When was the wreck of the SINCERE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SINCERE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1969.

What country did the SINCERE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SINCERE (POSSIBLY) belonged to SO.

What cargo was the SINCERE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SINCERE (POSSIBLY) was carrying solid fuel,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SINCERE (POSSIBLY)?

The SINCERE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2556 tons.

What type of wreck is the SINCERE (POSSIBLY)?

The SINCERE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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