Van Nek Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Van nek Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 8.577 S,119 23.344 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -5.142950
  • Longitude: 119.389067
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name VAN NEK
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2012
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2024

Surveying Details

H890/12 7.3.12 ST, WITH MASTS & DAVITS ABOVE WATER, 240DEGS, 12.7C FROM MAKASSAR LT HO. (HAGUE NM 333/12). - NM 309/12. 9.1.23 NOW CHARTED AS DW (1912). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2662. H6654/25 7.10.25 NOW CHARTED AS DW (1912), 270DEGS, 328YDS FROM MAKASSAR LT HO. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA 2662. H3931/46 23.4.63 DW SHOWN IN 050836S, 1192312E ON INDONESIAN CHART. - NM 811/63. 21.7.86 DW SHOWN IN 050836.5S, 1192312E ON INDONESIAN 176 [1983 EDN]. NC 2638. 17.1.14 [WGD] POSN: 0508.577S, 11923.344E. NC 2638. 15.10.14 NOT SHOWN ON INDO 176 [EDN DTD 12.2012, 1:15,000]. AMEND DEAD.

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FAQ

Where is the VAN NEK wreck located?

The VAN NEK wreck is located at coordinates 5 8.577 S,119 23.344 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VAN NEK?

The seabed around the VAN NEK lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the VAN NEK discovered?

The wreck of the VAN NEK was discovered in 2012.

What type of wreck is the VAN NEK?

The VAN NEK is classified as a steam ship.

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