Bintang Laut Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bintang laut Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 52.25 S,110 35.667 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -5.870833
  • Longitude: 110.594450
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name BINTANG LAUT
Type motor vessel
Flag ID
Tonnage 84
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 19.7.71 WK IN 055215S, 1103540E APPROX. (LL 205). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 13.8.80 NOT SHOWN ON INDO 83 [1976 EDN]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1965-66. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY P T PELAJARAN LOKAL 'PELITA BELITUNG'. PASSAGE BANDJERMASIN FOR DJAKARTA. SOUGHT SHELTER OFF KARIMUN DJAWA ISLANDS BUT STRANDED IN HEAVY WEATHER, FOG AND RAIN. LATER BROKE UP AND SANK. (LL).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the BINTANG LAUT wreck located?

The BINTANG LAUT wreck is located at coordinates 5 52.25 S,110 35.667 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BINTANG LAUT?

The seabed around the BINTANG LAUT lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the BINTANG LAUT sink?

The BINTANG LAUT sank on Jan 25, 1971.

When was the wreck of the BINTANG LAUT discovered?

The wreck of the BINTANG LAUT was discovered in 1971.

What country did the BINTANG LAUT belong to?

The BINTANG LAUT belonged to ID.

What cargo was the BINTANG LAUT carrying?

The BINTANG LAUT was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BINTANG LAUT?

The BINTANG LAUT had a tonnage of 84 tons.

What type of wreck is the BINTANG LAUT?

The BINTANG LAUT is classified as a motor vessel.

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