Cahaya Maccolilolos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Cahaya maccolilolos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
3 51.227 N,117 54.945 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 3.853783
  • Longitude: 117.915750
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name CAHAYA MACCOLILOLOS
Type ferry
Flag ID
Tonnage 99
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 20, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH527/350/01 7.6.90 SANK IN 035112N, 1175451E. (LL 5.6.90). INS AS DWPA. - NM 1718/90. [WGD] POSN: 0351.227N, 11754.945E. NE 1852.
Last Amended Date Apr 3, 2024

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK AFTER TAKING IN WATER DURING BAD WEATHER AND IN HIGH SEAS. PASSAGE NUNUKAN FOR TARAKAN. VESSEL WAS CONSIDERED TO BE OVERLOADED AND 106 LIVES WERE LOST. (LL).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 3 51.227 N,117 54.945 E
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FAQ

Where is the CAHAYA MACCOLILOLOS wreck located?

The CAHAYA MACCOLILOLOS wreck is located at coordinates 3 51.227 N,117 54.945 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CAHAYA MACCOLILOLOS?

The seabed around the CAHAYA MACCOLILOLOS lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the CAHAYA MACCOLILOLOS sink?

The CAHAYA MACCOLILOLOS sank on May 20, 1990.

When was the wreck of the CAHAYA MACCOLILOLOS discovered?

The wreck of the CAHAYA MACCOLILOLOS was discovered in 1990.

What country did the CAHAYA MACCOLILOLOS belong to?

The CAHAYA MACCOLILOLOS belonged to ID.

What was the tonnage of the CAHAYA MACCOLILOLOS?

The CAHAYA MACCOLILOLOS had a tonnage of 99 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAHAYA MACCOLILOLOS?

The CAHAYA MACCOLILOLOS is classified as a ferry.