Walian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Walian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 40.083 S,107 10.55 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -4.668050
  • Longitude: 107.175833
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name WALIAN
Type motor vessel
Flag ID
Length 74.7 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 997
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 25, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Apr 12, 1989

Surveying Details

H4134/86 3.8.88 SUNK IN 044005S, 1071033E. DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (DG SEACOMM, TELEX 30.7.88). INS AS DW. - NM 2542/88. H4134/86 12.12.88 ABOVE DATA REPEATED. (INDON NM 257/88). NFA. H4134/86 24.1.89 SMIT TAK TOWAGE & SALVAGE (S) PTE LTD AWARDED CONTRACT TO REMOVE WK AND SPILLED CARGO. OPERATION SHOULD BE COMPLETED WITHIN 45 DAYS. (LL 12.1.89). NCA. H4134/86 30.2.89 EX- SEAWIND. SANK IN 044300S, 1065600E, APPROX. (LL 17 & 18.1.89). NCA. HH524/350/01 12.4.89 CARGO REMOVED AND VESSEL CUT INTO 3 SECTIONS FOR REMOVAL TO 051300S, 1064430E. POSN DESIGNATED BY INDONESIAN AUTHORITIES. OPERATION COMPLETED 31.1.89. (LL 24.3.89). AMENDED TO LIFT. - NM 1250/89.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE ON PASSAGE TANJUNG PRIOK TO LABUAN DURING HEAVY WEATHER.

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FAQ

Where is the WALIAN wreck located?

The WALIAN wreck is located at coordinates 4 40.083 S,107 10.55 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WALIAN?

The seabed around the WALIAN lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the WALIAN sink?

The WALIAN sank on Jun 25, 1988.

When was the wreck of the WALIAN discovered?

The wreck of the WALIAN was discovered in 1988.

What country did the WALIAN belong to?

The WALIAN belonged to ID.

What cargo was the WALIAN carrying?

The WALIAN was carrying cement,oil.

What was the tonnage of the WALIAN?

The WALIAN had a tonnage of 997 tons.

What type of wreck is the WALIAN?

The WALIAN is classified as a motor vessel.

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