Wawonasa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wawonasa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 50 N,127 50.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.833333
  • Longitude: 127.841667
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name WAWONASA
Type motor vessel
Flag ID
Tonnage 530
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 16, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH524/351/01 11.12.91 HH524/351/01 11.12.91 SANK OFF GALETA PORT, INDONESIA. (LL, 5.12.91) NCA, POSN 015000N, 1275030E [UND] FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 25, 2003

Circumstances of loss

7.4.91 VESSEL, EX-OPTIMIST 1 '83, EX-OTOWA MARU NO.5 '82, BUILT 1970 BY MATSUURA ZOSENSHO K.K., KINOE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PT PERUSAHAAN PELAYARAN PEDJAKA. CAUGHT FIRE ON 7.4.91 WHILST OFF GALETA [GALELA?] PORT, INDONESIA. CAPSIZED & SANK 9 DAYS LATER. SETTLED AS A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the WAWONASA wreck located?

The WAWONASA wreck is located at coordinates 1 50 N,127 50.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WAWONASA?

The seabed around the WAWONASA lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the WAWONASA sink?

The WAWONASA sank on Apr 16, 1991.

When was the wreck of the WAWONASA discovered?

The wreck of the WAWONASA was discovered in 1991.

What country did the WAWONASA belong to?

The WAWONASA belonged to ID.

What was the tonnage of the WAWONASA?

The WAWONASA had a tonnage of 530 tons.

What type of wreck is the WAWONASA?

The WAWONASA is classified as a motor vessel.

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