Tanimbar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Tanimbar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 29.667 S,102 54 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -4.494450
  • Longitude: 102.900000
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TANIMBAR
Type motor vessel
Flag ID
Length 74.4 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 3.3
Tonnage 1221
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 14, 1989
Original Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH517/350/01 8.2.90 HH517/350/01 8.2.90 ST IN 042940S, 1025400E. LEFT AS LIES. NO SALVAGE ATTEMPT TO DATE. (LL, 17.1.90) NCA, COVERED BY ST [WK NO.45428] CLOSE S. POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 26, 2009

Circumstances of loss

EX-VYCHEGDA (1973), BUILT 1962 BY ANGYALFOLD SHIPYARD, HUNGARIAN SHIP AND CRANE WORKS, BUDAPEST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY P.T PERUSAHAAN PELAYARAN PERSATUAN NASIONAL. PASSAGE TANJUNG PRIOK FOR TELUK BAYUR, PADANG. RAN AGROUND IN HEAVY WEATHER. ABANDONED 'AS LIES' AS A TOTAL LOSS. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the TANIMBAR wreck located?

The TANIMBAR wreck is located at coordinates 4 29.667 S,102 54 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TANIMBAR?

The seabed around the TANIMBAR lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the TANIMBAR sink?

The TANIMBAR sank on Oct 14, 1989.

When was the wreck of the TANIMBAR discovered?

The wreck of the TANIMBAR was discovered in 1990.

What country did the TANIMBAR belong to?

The TANIMBAR belonged to ID.

What cargo was the TANIMBAR carrying?

The TANIMBAR was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the TANIMBAR?

The TANIMBAR had a tonnage of 1221 tons.

What type of wreck is the TANIMBAR?

The TANIMBAR is classified as a motor vessel.

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