Sri Bee Hua Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sri bee hua Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
1 53.66 N,110 52.71 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.894333
  • Longitude: 110.878500
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SRI BEE HUA
Type motor vessel
Flag MY
Length 38.1 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 261
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 15, 1979
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H4349/77 13.6.79 REPD SUNK IN APPROX 015342N, 1105230E. EXACT LOCATION NOT MADE BY OWNERS ON 18.5.79. (DAVID Y SEHEULT, HN DTD 18.5.79). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H4349/77 30.8.79 SALVAGE PROSPECTS UNLIKELY. SINKING POSN BASED ON A DR FIX TAKEN 4HRS BEFORE SINKING. MORE ACCURATE POSN UNLIKELY TO BE OBTAINED IN NEAR FUTURE. FURTHER REPORT EXPECTED. (DIRECTOR OF MARINE, SARAWAK). 23.11.79 VESSEL WILL NOT BE SALVED, REGARDED AS A TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 4.12.79).
Last Amended Date Sep 14, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1973. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SRI BEE HUA SHIPPING, SIBU. PASSAGE SEBUYAU FOR TANJONG MANI. SANK WHEN CARGO SHIFTED DURING HEAVY WEATHER.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 1 53.66 N,110 52.71 E
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FAQ

Where is the SRI BEE HUA wreck located?

The SRI BEE HUA wreck is located at coordinates 1 53.66 N,110 52.71 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SRI BEE HUA?

The seabed around the SRI BEE HUA lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the SRI BEE HUA sink?

The SRI BEE HUA sank on Mar 15, 1979.

When was the wreck of the SRI BEE HUA discovered?

The wreck of the SRI BEE HUA was discovered in 1979.

What country did the SRI BEE HUA belong to?

The SRI BEE HUA belonged to MY.

What cargo was the SRI BEE HUA carrying?

The SRI BEE HUA was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the SRI BEE HUA?

The SRI BEE HUA had a tonnage of 261 tons.

What type of wreck is the SRI BEE HUA?

The SRI BEE HUA is classified as a motor vessel.