Tolmerna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tolmerna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 0 S,127 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -4.000000
  • Longitude: 127.000000
Water Depth 4800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TOLMERNA
Type sailing vessel
Flag ID
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 10, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 23.10.80 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK IN THE BANDA SEA, OFF THE MALUKU ISLANDS. (LL, 22.10.80) NCA, POSN 040000S, 1270000E FOR FILING ONLY PLOTS IN 4800MTRS.
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2003

Circumstances of loss

22.10.80 VESSEL SANK OFF THE MALUKU ISLANDS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. OF 74 PEOPLE ON BOARD, 69 WERE LOST. (LL, 22.10.80)

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FAQ

Where is the TOLMERNA wreck located?

The TOLMERNA wreck is located at coordinates 4 0 S,127 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TOLMERNA?

The seabed around the TOLMERNA lies at approximately 4800 meters deep.

When did the TOLMERNA sink?

The TOLMERNA sank on Oct 10, 1980.

When was the wreck of the TOLMERNA discovered?

The wreck of the TOLMERNA was discovered in 1980.

What country did the TOLMERNA belong to?

The TOLMERNA belonged to ID.

What cargo was the TOLMERNA carrying?

The TOLMERNA was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What type of wreck is the TOLMERNA?

The TOLMERNA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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