Bintang Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bintang Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 50 N,26 1 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.833333
  • Longitude: 26.016667
Water Depth 300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BINTANG
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 86.9 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 2779
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 22, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H2419/47 14.5.47 NDW IN 315000N, 260100E. (C.in C. MED) - NOTE.
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922 BY NAKSKOV SKIBSVAERT. FORMERLY OF THE DANISH OSTASIATISKE KOMPAGNI'S FLEET, WHICH WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE UNITED BALTIC CORPORATION. AFTER THE GERMAN OCCUPATION OF DENMARK IN APRIL 1940, THE VESSEL SAILED UNDER THE BRITISH FLAG. WHEN IN CONVOY IN THE GULF OF SOLLUM, LIBYA, SHE WAS BOMBED AND SUNK BY AIRCRAFT. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the BINTANG wreck located?

The BINTANG wreck is located at coordinates 31 50 N,26 1 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BINTANG?

The seabed around the BINTANG lies at approximately 300 meters deep.

When did the BINTANG sink?

The BINTANG sank on Feb 22, 1942.

When was the wreck of the BINTANG discovered?

The wreck of the BINTANG was discovered in 1942.

What country did the BINTANG belong to?

The BINTANG belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BINTANG?

The BINTANG had a tonnage of 2779 tons.

What type of wreck is the BINTANG?

The BINTANG is classified as a motor vessel.

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