Assimi Iii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Assimi iii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 3.602 N,104 12.312 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.060033
  • Longitude: 104.205200
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name ASSIMI III
Type tanker
Flag LR
Length 161 m
Width 19.6 m
Draught 9
Tonnage 10314
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil,flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 29, 1968
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3557/68 16.6.68 DW IN 010330N, 1041209E, OR 065DEGS, 1.3M FROM TG SAU FL LT. (WP 999). - FNM 17/68. H3557/68 18.10.68 DW IN 010348N, 1041210E, OR 056.5DEGS, 1.45M FROM TG SAU FL LT, MARKED BY 4 BUOYS. (DJAKARTA NMS 21/154/68 & 22/163/68). - NM 1888/68. H3557/68 7.7.69 ONLY ONE BUOY IN POSITION. (SS 'HASTULA' HN). H3557/68 2.12.69 G CAN BUOY LAID IN 010339N, 1041212E. WK LIES CLOSE S. (INDONESIAN NM 374/69). BR STD. H3742/71 2.7.71 SALVAGE VESSELS ENGAGED IN REMOVING WRECK. (INTER-ISLAND TANKER CORP, MONROVIA, HN DTD 14.6.71). H3742/71 6.7.72 G CAN LT BUOY, FL.G.6S CLOSE NW OF WK. (INDONESIAN NM 143/72). - NM 1358/72. H4273/73 4.10.73 WK BUOY MISSING. CONFIRMED THAT THERE WERE SALVAGE OPS IN 1971. (SS 'KELLETIA', HN DTD SEP'73). LETTER SENT TO INDONESIA HYDROGRAPHER FOR INFO. H4273/73 12.8.74 BUOY REPD MISSING. (ANCO SCEPTRE HN 2/74). H4098/65 1.6.75 DURING SALVAGE OPS THE WK BROKE IN TWO, EXACT POSN NOT KNOWN BUT BELIEVED TO BE IN PROXIMITY OF CHARTED WK. INFORMATION FROM PILOT THAT BUOY PERMANENTLY WITHDRAWN. (SS 'KORATIA', HN DTD 17.11.74). - NM 202/75. 31.1.78 NOT SHOWN ON INDONESIAN 42 [1977 EDN]. H2519/73 11.5.78 CONFIRMED BUOY HAS BEEN REMOVED. (INDONESIAN NM 115/78). NCA. H2519/73 15.5.78 WK & BUOY REMOVED. (INDONESIAN NM 35/431/78). - NM 1478/78. H2519/73 6.9.78 DW IN 010339N, 1041212E. ONLY BUOY REMOVED. (INDONESIAN HYDRO DEPT.). - NM 2192/78. H2519/73 3.11.80 NOT SHOWN ON INDONESIAN 49. LETTER TO INDONESIAN HYDRO DEPT. H2519/73 19.2.81 INDONESIAN NM 35/431/78 CONFIRMED. (INDONESIAN HYDRO DEPT, DTD 29.1.81). NCA. H2519/73 13.4.81 DW IN 010339N, 1041212E. (INDONESIAN NM 07/064/81). NCA. 28.1.88 CHARTED AS DW IN 010340N, 1041212E [BUR]. NC 3937. HH525/844/01 27.2.91 REPORTED AS A DW LYING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RECOMMENDED ANCHORAGE. (MV 'WILTSHIRE', DTD JAN '91). 22.8.98 SHOWN IN 010339.6N, 1041212E [BUR] ON INDONESIAN 49. NE 3937. 7.1.13 SHOWN 0103.602N, 10412.311E [WGD] ON ID500049 [EDN 1.0].
Last Amended Date Mar 21, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1955 BY A/S FRAMNAES M/V, SANDEFJORD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ST. GRIGOROUSA MARITIME CO LTD. PASSAGE TANDJUNG UBAN FOR SAIGON. ENGINE-ROOM CAUGHT FIRE. FIRE EXTINGUISHED BY ROYAL NAVY VESSELS BUT BROKE OUT AGAIN THE NEXT DAY. EVENTUALLY EXPLODED AND SANK. 5 LIVES WERE LOST, 28 ABANDONED SHIP. (MSD).

General Comments

Rep (2023)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 1 3.602 N,104 12.312 E
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FAQ

Where is the ASSIMI III wreck located?

The ASSIMI III wreck is located at coordinates 1 3.602 N,104 12.312 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ASSIMI III?

The seabed around the ASSIMI III lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the ASSIMI III sink?

The ASSIMI III sank on Apr 29, 1968.

When was the wreck of the ASSIMI III discovered?

The wreck of the ASSIMI III was discovered in 1968.

What country did the ASSIMI III belong to?

The ASSIMI III belonged to LR.

What cargo was the ASSIMI III carrying?

The ASSIMI III was carrying oil,flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the ASSIMI III?

The ASSIMI III had a tonnage of 10314 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASSIMI III?

The ASSIMI III is classified as a tanker.

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