Southern Glory Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Southern glory Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 21.793 N,114 38.938 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.363217
  • Longitude: 114.648967
Wreck Depth 51 m
Water Depth 62 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOUTHERN GLORY
Type motor vessel
Flag MY
Length 93 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.5
Orientation 245
Tonnage 2427
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 10, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2002

Surveying Details

HH518/425/01 17.1.94 HH518/425/01 17.1.94 VESSEL SANK IN 052318N, 1144142E APPROX. (LL, 22.12.93) NCA YET. HH541/400/02 25.8.95 HH541/400/02 25.8.95 WRECK LOCATED IN MARCH 1994, THOUGHT TO BE SOUTHERN GLORY, SHOWN IN 052151.2N, 1143845.5E [TIV] ON SURVEY/LISTING OF BRUNEI OIL & GAS FIELDS. NO DETAILS OF DEPTH OVER OR HEIGHT OFF SEABED. IN GEN DEPTH 62MTRS. (DIRECTOR OF MARINE, BRUNEI DARUSSALAM). INS AS WK USC 30MTRS. - NM 3144/95. HH100/351/19 21.11.02 HH100/351/19 21.11.02 DIVED IN 0521.79N, 11438.94E [WGD] USING GPS. MINIMUM DEPTH 53MTRS. LIES ON ITS SIDE HEADING 245 DEGS. STILL HAS A CARGO OF TIMBER AND PLYWOOD, ROTTING AWAY. (V SKOGLIE, EMAIL DTD 19.11.02). AMEND TO WK 51MTRS. BR STD. 9.10.06 9.10.06 SHOWN AS DEPTH 30MTRS ON SARAWAK 7 [MAR'06 EDN, 1:250,000, LARGEST SCALE]. SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM ON SARAWAK 7 GIVES BA 2109 [AUG. 1992 EDN] AS AUTHORITY. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

9.12.93 EX-SOUTHERN CROSS '79, EX-LISA MILLER '79, EX-KAROON '68. BUILT IN 1951 BY NSW GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING & SHIPBUILDING UNDERTAKING, STATE DOCKYARD, NEWCASTLE, NSW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PERKAPALAN SINWEN MARINE SENDIRIAN BERHAD. PASSAGE FROM MUARA, BRUNAI, FOR SINGAPORE. CARGO SAWN TIMBER AND GENRAL GOODS. LISTED AFTER BECOMING DISABLED WITH ENGINE TROUBLE DURING HEAVY WEATHER CONDITIONS ON 9.12.93. CREW RECOVERED AND VESSEL SANK NEXT DAY.

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE, BOWS SW

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FAQ

Where is the SOUTHERN GLORY wreck located?

The SOUTHERN GLORY wreck is located at coordinates 5 21.793 N,114 38.938 E.

How deep is the SOUTHERN GLORY and where exactly is it located?

The SOUTHERN GLORY lies at a depth of about 51 meters and is located at coordinates 5 21.793 N,114 38.938 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SOUTHERN GLORY?

The seabed around the SOUTHERN GLORY lies at approximately 62 meters deep.

When did the SOUTHERN GLORY sink?

The SOUTHERN GLORY sank on Dec 10, 1993.

When was the wreck of the SOUTHERN GLORY discovered?

The wreck of the SOUTHERN GLORY was discovered in 1993.

What country did the SOUTHERN GLORY belong to?

The SOUTHERN GLORY belonged to MY.

What cargo was the SOUTHERN GLORY carrying?

The SOUTHERN GLORY was carrying general and mixed goods,timber.

What was the tonnage of the SOUTHERN GLORY?

The SOUTHERN GLORY had a tonnage of 2427 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOUTHERN GLORY?

The SOUTHERN GLORY is classified as a motor vessel.

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