Batty 3 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Batty 3 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
6 29.79 N,103 9.98 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.496500
  • Longitude: 103.166333
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BATTY 3
Type barge
Cargo water
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 15, 1969
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 17.9.69 SANK IN 062900N, 1031000E APPROX. (LL 197). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 17.9.69 SALVAGE OPS FAILED TO LOCATE BARGE, FURTHER ATTEMPTS TO BE MADE FEB '70. (LL 197). NCA. HH100/351/19 19.11.02 DIVED IN 0629.79N, 10309.98E [WGD] USING GPS. A STEEL, FLAT TOPPED BARGE, INVERTED. ABOUT 80MTRS LONG. DEPTH OVER WK 48MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. (V SKOGLIE, EMAIL DTD 19.11.02). INS AS WK 46MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 16, 2019

Circumstances of loss

SANK ABOUT 60M FROM TRENGGANU WHILST UNDER TOW BY TUG MICHAEL B. VESSEL TOOK ON WATER CAUSED BY DAMAGE FROM MICHAEL B WHILST MANOEUVRING. (LL).

General Comments

INTACT STEEL BARGE, INVERTED

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FAQ

Where is the BATTY 3 wreck located?

The BATTY 3 wreck is located at coordinates 6 29.79 N,103 9.98 E.

How deep is the BATTY 3 and where exactly is it located?

The BATTY 3 lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 6 29.79 N,103 9.98 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BATTY 3?

The seabed around the BATTY 3 lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the BATTY 3 sink?

The BATTY 3 sank on Aug 15, 1969.

When was the wreck of the BATTY 3 discovered?

The wreck of the BATTY 3 was discovered in 1969.

What cargo was the BATTY 3 carrying?

The BATTY 3 was carrying water.

What type of wreck is the BATTY 3?

The BATTY 3 is classified as a barge.