Tjinta Repelita (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tjinta repelita (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 20.048 S,106 41.114 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -3.334133
  • Longitude: 106.685233
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name TJINTA REPELITA (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag ID
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 13, 1972
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jan 8, 2024

Surveying Details

H4109/70 17.8.72 REPD CAPSIZED IN 032000S, 1063000E APPROX. DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (INDONESIAN NM 182/72). IN ABOUT 8FMS, PRESUMED FLOATING DERELICT AND NOT WK. NCA. H4109/70 7.9.73 CONFIRMED THAT THIS WK WAS ONLY REPD AS FLOATING DERELICT & THEREFORE TEMP. HOWEVER CAPSIZE POSN GIVEN AS 032000S, 1064100E. WK HAS NEVER BEEN LOCATED. (INDO HYDRO LTR DTD 1.9.73). NCA. H4109/70 18.10.79 DW SHOWN IN 032010S, 1064100E ON INDONESIAN 104 [1977 EDN]. - NM 2580/79. 3.8.88 SHOWN AS DW ON INDONESIAN 104 [1982 EDN]. 15.3.89 SHOWN IN 032000S, 1064105E ON INDONESIAN 63 [1982 EDN, 1:200,000, LARGEST SCALE]. NC 2137. 22.4.10 SHOWN IN 0320.04S, 10640.99E [UND] ON BA 2137 [14TH EDN, JULY 05]. 14.3.13 [WGD] POSN: 0320.063S, 10461.002E. (RT4). NE 2137.

Circumstances of loss

ENCOUNTERED HEAVY SEAS & SANK. (LL).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the TJINTA REPELITA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TJINTA REPELITA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 3 20.048 S,106 41.114 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TJINTA REPELITA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the TJINTA REPELITA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the TJINTA REPELITA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TJINTA REPELITA (POSSIBLY) sank on May 13, 1972.

When was the wreck of the TJINTA REPELITA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TJINTA REPELITA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1972.

What country did the TJINTA REPELITA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TJINTA REPELITA (POSSIBLY) belonged to ID.

What cargo was the TJINTA REPELITA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The TJINTA REPELITA (POSSIBLY) was carrying timber.

What type of wreck is the TJINTA REPELITA (POSSIBLY)?

The TJINTA REPELITA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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