Western Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Western Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
1 14.35 N,103 48.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.239167
  • Longitude: 103.803333
Wreck Depth 14 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WESTERN
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 1960
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4350/45 6.6.46 WK 7FMS 4FT IN 011421N, 1034812E. (SINGAPORE NM 9/46). - NM 1859/46 & NM 2277/46. H4837/56 10.8.56 SALVAGE OPS, UNLIT BUOYS LAID. (SINGAPORE NM 8/56). NCA. 16.4.57 SHOWN AS WK, WITH LEAST DEPTHS 7FMS 4FT AND 8FMS 2FT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 3837. H4163/55 9.4.58 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (SINGAPORE NM 2/58). NCA. H4163/55 2.4.59 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (SINGAPORE NM 4/59). NCA. H4163/55 22.3.60 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (SINGAPORE NM 4/60). NCA. H4163/55 18.5.60 H4163/55 18.5.60 DELETE. (SINGAPORE NM 14/60) AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 1183/60. H4739/60 2.8.61 NOT POSSIBLE TO SWEEP BELOW 50FT. NOT INVESTIGATED. (HMS DAMPIER, 1960). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jan 4, 2006
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 1 14.35 N,103 48.2 E
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FAQ

Where is the WESTERN wreck located?

The WESTERN wreck is located at coordinates 1 14.35 N,103 48.2 E.

How deep is the WESTERN and where exactly is it located?

The WESTERN lies at a depth of about 14 meters and is located at coordinates 1 14.35 N,103 48.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WESTERN?

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

When was the wreck of the WESTERN discovered?

The wreck of the WESTERN was discovered in 1946.