Bonnie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Bonnie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 16.45 N,103 51.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.274167
  • Longitude: 103.863333
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BONNIE
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts,timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 11, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 12.5.78 VESSEL CAPSIZED WHILE LOADING CARGO A FEW HUNDRED MTRS OFF SINGAPORE HBR, PARTIALLY SUBMERGED. WILL BE SALVAGED. (LL, 13.5.78) NCA YET. 23.5.78 IT IS INTENDED TO BEGIN SALVAGE OF CARGO AND TO REFLOAT THE VESSEL. (LL, 24 & 25.5.78) NCA YET. H1274/78 7.6.78 LYING HALF SUBMERGED, ON ITS PORT SIDE & VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF THE TIDE, IN 011627N, 1035148E. UNLIT AT NIGHT. (SINGAPORE PORT CIRCULAR 18/78 & PSA TNM 23/78) NCA. H1274/78 29.6.78 WRECK REMOVED. (PSA PORT CIRCULAR 23/78) AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 19, 2009

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED IN EASTERN ANCHORAGE AFTER DEVELOPING A LIST WHILE AT ANCHOR AFTER LOADING A CARGO OF HEAVY MACHINERY AND TIMBER FOR BANGKOK, THAILAND. 15 CREW RESCUED. WRECK WAS RAISED IN JUNE 1978, AND BROKEN UP BY NATIONAL SHIPBREAKERS PTE LTD AT JURONG, SINGAPORE. (LLOYDS VOL. 232 & 233)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 1 16.45 N,103 51.8 E
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FAQ

Where is the BONNIE wreck located?

The BONNIE wreck is located at coordinates 1 16.45 N,103 51.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BONNIE?

The seabed around the BONNIE lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the BONNIE sink?

The BONNIE sank on May 11, 1978.

When was the wreck of the BONNIE discovered?

The wreck of the BONNIE was discovered in 1978.

What country did the BONNIE belong to?

The BONNIE belonged to PA.

What cargo was the BONNIE carrying?

The BONNIE was carrying machinery and mechanical parts,timber.

What type of wreck is the BONNIE?

The BONNIE is classified as a motor vessel.

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