Cahaya Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Cahaya Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 58 N,121 36.1 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.966667
  • Longitude: 121.601667
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAHAYA
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 123.4 m
Width 20.4 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 6471
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 23, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Original Source other
Surveying Details HH549/350/01 12.7.90 HH549/350/01 12.7.90 ASHORE OFF HUALIEN. (THE TIMES, 25.6.90). POSN 235800N, 1213600E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 22, 2019

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE INDONESIA FOR JAPAN. WAS BLOWN ASHORE DURING TYPHOON OPHELIA AND BROKE INTO THREE PARTS. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the CAHAYA wreck located?

The CAHAYA wreck is located at coordinates 23 58 N,121 36.1 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CAHAYA?

The seabed around the CAHAYA lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the CAHAYA sink?

The CAHAYA sank on Jun 23, 1990.

When was the wreck of the CAHAYA discovered?

The wreck of the CAHAYA was discovered in 1990.

What country did the CAHAYA belong to?

The CAHAYA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the CAHAYA carrying?

The CAHAYA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CAHAYA?

The CAHAYA had a tonnage of 6471 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAHAYA?

The CAHAYA is classified as a motor vessel.

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