Batavia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Batavia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 20 N,84 25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.333333
  • Longitude: 84.416667
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BATAVIA
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 65.5 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1279
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 6, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 182000N, 842500E. (WW2SL). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 14, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1938. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KONINKL. PAKETV MAATS. PASSAGE CALCUTTA FOR KARACHI. INTERCEPTED & SUNK BY JAPANESE CRUISER 14 MILES E OF KALINGAPATNAM. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the BATAVIA wreck located?

The BATAVIA wreck is located at coordinates 18 20 N,84 25 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BATAVIA?

The seabed around the BATAVIA lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the BATAVIA sink?

The BATAVIA sank on Apr 6, 1942.

When was the wreck of the BATAVIA discovered?

The wreck of the BATAVIA was discovered in 1942.

What country did the BATAVIA belong to?

The BATAVIA belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the BATAVIA?

The BATAVIA had a tonnage of 1279 tons.

What type of wreck is the BATAVIA?

The BATAVIA is classified as a motor vessel.

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