Bintang Mekar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Bintang mekar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
2 59.5 N,101 23.7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 2.991667
  • Longitude: 101.395000
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BINTANG MEKAR
Type motor vessel
Flag ID
Tonnage 120
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 31, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH516/350/01 17.7.89 SUNK OFF SOUTH PORT JETTY. PART OF VESSEL SHOWS ABOVE WATER. (LL, 30.6.89) NCA YET, POSN 025930N, 1012342E FOR FILING ONLY. 24.12.02 DATA RE-ASSESSED. VESSEL ALTHOUGH HOLED IN HULL WAS QUICKLY REPAIRED AND RETURNED TO SERVICE. (LLOYDS VOL.280) AMENDED TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date Dec 24, 2002

Circumstances of loss

30.6.89 SANK AFTER STRIKING PIECE OF CONCRETE LYING UNDERWATER WHEN BERTHING AT SOUTH PORT JETTY, PORT KELANG. (LL, 30.6.89)

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FAQ

Where is the BINTANG MEKAR wreck located?

The BINTANG MEKAR wreck is located at coordinates 2 59.5 N,101 23.7 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BINTANG MEKAR?

The seabed around the BINTANG MEKAR lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the BINTANG MEKAR sink?

The BINTANG MEKAR sank on May 31, 1989.

When was the wreck of the BINTANG MEKAR discovered?

The wreck of the BINTANG MEKAR was discovered in 1989.

What country did the BINTANG MEKAR belong to?

The BINTANG MEKAR belonged to ID.

What cargo was the BINTANG MEKAR carrying?

The BINTANG MEKAR was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the BINTANG MEKAR?

The BINTANG MEKAR had a tonnage of 120 tons.

What type of wreck is the BINTANG MEKAR?

The BINTANG MEKAR is classified as a motor vessel.