Suhiwa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Suhiwa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		0 3.5 S,103 57.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -0.058333
  • Longitude: 103.958333
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name SUHIWA
Type motor vessel
Flag ID
Length 61.6 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 807
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 14, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Markers E CARD, Q(3) 10S, 0.7M NE.
Last Amended Date Aug 13, 1987

Surveying Details

H5088/77 24.5.85 SANK IN 000330S, 1035730E. (DG SEACOMM, TELEX 17.5.85). H5088/77 14.6.85 COLLISION IN POSN 000300S, 1035745E. (LL 1.6.85). NCA YET. H5088/77 2.10.85 REPORTED SUNK IN 000330S, 1035730E. (INDON NM 293/85). INS AS DWPA. - NM 2731/85. H3295/86 21.8.86 MARKED BY E CARD BUOY, Q(3) 10S, IN 000300S, 1035800E. (DG SEACOM TELEX 6.8.86). - NM 2602/86. H5088/77 6.1.87 ESTABLISHMENT OF BUOY CONFIRMED. (INDON NM 434/86). NFA. H5088/77 13.8.87 WK AND BUOY REMOVED. (DG SEACOMM, TELEX 3.7.87). AMEND DEAD. - NM 2598/87.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH INDONESIAN MV PERGANDA.

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FAQ

Where is the SUHIWA wreck located?

The SUHIWA wreck is located at coordinates 0 3.5 S,103 57.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SUHIWA?

The seabed around the SUHIWA lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the SUHIWA sink?

The SUHIWA sank on May 14, 1985.

When was the wreck of the SUHIWA discovered?

The wreck of the SUHIWA was discovered in 1985.

What country did the SUHIWA belong to?

The SUHIWA belonged to ID.

What was the tonnage of the SUHIWA?

The SUHIWA had a tonnage of 807 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUHIWA?

The SUHIWA is classified as a motor vessel.

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