Bintanah Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Bintanah Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 5.6 S,112 39.833 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -7.093333
  • Longitude: 112.663883
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name BINTANAH
Type tug
Flag ID
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 8, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH526/550/01 11.1.93 SANK IN 070536S, 1123950E. (LL 18.12.92). NCA YET. HH526/550/01 4.2.93 SALVAGED 6.1.93. (DG SEACOM, TELEX 27.1.93). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 14, 2005

Circumstances of loss

LINE PARTED WHEN TOWING M TANKER RANTAU/PERMINA 1007 TO TANJUNG PERAK. CAPSIZED AND SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the BINTANAH wreck located?

The BINTANAH wreck is located at coordinates 7 5.6 S,112 39.833 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BINTANAH?

The seabed around the BINTANAH lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the BINTANAH sink?

The BINTANAH sank on Dec 8, 1992.

When was the wreck of the BINTANAH discovered?

The wreck of the BINTANAH was discovered in 1992.

What country did the BINTANAH belong to?

The BINTANAH belonged to ID.

What type of wreck is the BINTANAH?

The BINTANAH is classified as a tug.

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