Aster Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Aster Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 54.428 N,111 12.83 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 2.907133
  • Longitude: 111.213833
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ASTER
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 92.4 m
Width 14.5 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 2629
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1976
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2813/71 17.12.76 VESSEL SUNK IN APPROX 025430N, 1111236E, 10M NW OF TG SIRIK LTHO. (LL, 4.12.76) CHART AS DW PA - NM 98/77. H2813/71 30.3.77 CONFIMATION OF ABOVE. (INDONESIAN NM 43/77) NFA. 8.5.79 SHOWN IN 025300N, 1111400E ON FRENCH 1496 [1978 EDN]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2025

Circumstances of loss

30.12.76 ENCOUNTERED HEAVY SEAS & SANK APPROX 10M NW OF TG SIRIK. (LL, 4 & 30.12.76) VESSEL, BUILT 1970, WAS EN-ROUTE TELOK AYER, KALIMANTAN TO JAPAN. CREW OF 23 RESCUED. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OLEANDER SHIPPING CO. S.A. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the ASTER wreck located?

The ASTER wreck is located at coordinates 2 54.428 N,111 12.83 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ASTER?

The seabed around the ASTER lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the ASTER sink?

The ASTER sank on Dec 1, 1976.

When was the wreck of the ASTER discovered?

The wreck of the ASTER was discovered in 1976.

What country did the ASTER belong to?

The ASTER belonged to PA.

What cargo was the ASTER carrying?

The ASTER was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the ASTER?

The ASTER had a tonnage of 2629 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASTER?

The ASTER is classified as a motor vessel.

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