Swakarya Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Swakarya Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 11.364 S,112 42.391 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -7.189400
  • Longitude: 112.706517
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name SWAKARYA
Type motor vessel
Flag ID
Tonnage 3000
Cargo cement,wine
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 14, 2014

Surveying Details

HH526/550/02 29.11.94 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK IN 071136S, 1624230E. (DG SEACOM). DISCUSSION WITH LLOYD'S CASUALTY CONFIRMED CORRECT POSN AS 071136S, 1124230E. HH526/550/02 29.11.94 VESSEL SANK IN 071136S, 1124230E. (LL, 26.11.94). INSERT AS DW PA. - NM 4191/94. HH526/550/02 14.12.94 WK IN 071123S, 1124221E. YELLOW LT BUOY, Q.Y.1S IN 071121S, 1124219E. (DGSEACOM TELEX DTD 7.12.94). - NM 122/95. HH526/550/02 26.9.95 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS BY SEMCO, SINGAPORE. (MV PICES EXPLORER LTR DTD 7.9.95) NCA YET. HH526/550/03 15.8.96 WK REMOVED ACCORDING TO PILOTS. (HMAS ORION, HN DTD 18.6.96). NCA. HH526/550/03 2.9.96 BUOY CONFIRMED AS CHARTED IN 071121S, 1124219E. (DG SEACOM, TELEX DTD 28.8.96). NCA. 20.9.05 SHOWN AS DW REP (1994) IN 0711.364S, 11243.391E [WGD], NO BUOY SHOWN, ON INDONESIAN 84 [DEC'04 EDN]. INS AS DW. NE 921. SEP 2014/000159081 14.8.14 DELETE.(INDONESIAN NM 24/241/14). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK BY 'PULAU MEGA' WHILE AT ANCHOR. 'PULAU MEGA' HAD STEERING PROBLEMS AND THE ACCIDENT COULD NOT BE AVOIDED. ONE CREW MEMBER MISSING, 23 SURVIVED. (LL, 26.11.94).

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FAQ

Where is the SWAKARYA wreck located?

The SWAKARYA wreck is located at coordinates 7 11.364 S,112 42.391 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SWAKARYA?

The seabed around the SWAKARYA lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SWAKARYA discovered?

The wreck of the SWAKARYA was discovered in 1994.

What country did the SWAKARYA belong to?

The SWAKARYA belonged to ID.

What cargo was the SWAKARYA carrying?

The SWAKARYA was carrying cement,wine.

What was the tonnage of the SWAKARYA?

The SWAKARYA had a tonnage of 3000 tons.

What type of wreck is the SWAKARYA?

The SWAKARYA is classified as a motor vessel.

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