Cahaya Akbar Iii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cahaya akbar iii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 12 S,116 46.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -1.200000
  • Longitude: 116.775000
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name CAHAYA AKBAR III
Type motor vessel
Flag ID
Length 12.2 m
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 27, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH527/660/01 12.8.93 SANK AT MOUTH OF RIKO RIVER, BALIKPAPAN, IN 011032S, 1164338.5E. (LL 2.8.93). PLOTS ASHORE. POSN 011200S, 1164630E FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 22, 2019

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH INDONESIAN PASSENGER FERRY KARYA UTAMA, WHICH ALSO SANK. PASSAGE SOTEK FOR KAMPUNG BARU.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the CAHAYA AKBAR III wreck located?

The CAHAYA AKBAR III wreck is located at coordinates 1 12 S,116 46.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CAHAYA AKBAR III?

The seabed around the CAHAYA AKBAR III lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the CAHAYA AKBAR III sink?

The CAHAYA AKBAR III sank on Jul 27, 1993.

When was the wreck of the CAHAYA AKBAR III discovered?

The wreck of the CAHAYA AKBAR III was discovered in 1993.

What country did the CAHAYA AKBAR III belong to?

The CAHAYA AKBAR III belonged to ID.

What cargo was the CAHAYA AKBAR III carrying?

The CAHAYA AKBAR III was carrying timber.

What type of wreck is the CAHAYA AKBAR III?

The CAHAYA AKBAR III is classified as a motor vessel.

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