California Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
California Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 57.7 N,102 10.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.961667
  • Longitude: 102.176667
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CALIFORNIA
Type bulk carrier
Flag PA
Length 242 m
Width 32.3 m
Draught 14
Tonnage 27076
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 24, 2006
Original Detection Year 2006
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 30.3.06 COLLIDED AT 0130 IN 0157.6N, 10210.9E. SANK 9.5 HOURS LATER. (LL, 28.3.06). NCA. HH520/650/07 31.3.06 DW IN 0157.7N, 10210.7E [WGD]. (HYDROPAC 532/06). NCA. 31.3.06 WK LIES WITH DEPTH 4.2MTRS IN 0157.1N, 10210.7E. LT BUOY ESTABLISHED IN 0157.8N, 10210.7E. (LL, 29.3.06). NCA. 4.4.06 WK LIES IN 0157.70N, 10210.70E [WGD]. MIN DEPTH ABOVE WK IS 4.2MTRS. MARKED BY ISO DANGER LT BUOY, FL(2)10S, IN APPROX 0157.799N, 10210.537E. (PENINSULAR MALAYSIAN NM 22T/06). NCA. 6.4.06 WK 4.2MTRS IN 0157.70N, 10210.70E [WGD]. LT BUOY FL(2)10S, IN 0157.80N, 10210.70E (NAVAREA XI 0124/06). NCA. HH520/650/07 20.4.06 NOW MARKED BY N CARD LT BUOY, Q, IN 0157.94N, 10210.70E [WGD]; S CARD LT BUOY, Q(6)+LFL.15S, IN 0157.40N, 10210.70E; E CARD LT BUOY, VQ(3)5S, IN 0157.70N, 10210.92E & W CARD LT BUOY, Q(9)15S, IN 0157.70N, 10210.40E. (NAVAREA VI 127/06 & PENINSULAR MALAYSIA NM 23T/06). INS WK 4.2MTRS WITH BUOYS. - NM 2172/06. SEP 2008/000060297 18.6.07 SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS, 9.6.08-8.6.10. (PENINSULAR MALAYSIA NM 39T/09. - NM 4415(T)/08. SEP 2012/000075004 16.4.12 SALVAGE WORK BEING CARRIED OUT. TWO TUGS AND ACCOMMODATION BARGE IN ATTENDANCE. (MARINE DEPT MALAYSIA, NM 23T/12). NCA. SEP 2012/000232407 19.11.12 WK REMOVED. CARDINAL MARKER BUOY WITHDRAWN. (MARINE DEPT MALAYSIA, NM 69/12). AMEND LIFT. SEP 2013/000018360 23.1.13 DELETE WK 4.2MTRS & 4 X CARDINAL LT BUOYS. (MALAYSIAN NM 11/178/12). DELETE. - NM 937/13. SEP 2013/000234479 29.10.13 PARTIAL REMOVAL OF WK COMPLETED. WK HAS BEEN CUT DOWN TO DEPTH OF 32MTRS. ISO DANGER BUOY WITHDRAWN. (MALAYSIAN NM 115/13). INS WK 32MTRS IN 01157.7N, 10210.6E [WGD]. (RT). - NM 4982/13.
Last Amended Date Sep 5, 2023

Circumstances of loss

EX-RED TULIP '99, EX-BULKIZMIR '94, EX-TEMSE '91. BUILT IN 1980 BY SASKI ZOSEN KK, KINOE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CA SHIPPING CO LTD, STANSHIPS INC, PANAMA. OIL ENGINE OF 19260 BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. COLLIDED WITH CC SINOKOR SEOUL AND SANK SOME 9.5 HOURS LATER. CREW RECOVERED BY CC SINOKOR SEOUL. (LL & LR).

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FAQ

Where is the CALIFORNIA wreck located?

The CALIFORNIA wreck is located at coordinates 1 57.7 N,102 10.6 E.

How deep is the CALIFORNIA and where exactly is it located?

The CALIFORNIA lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 1 57.7 N,102 10.6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CALIFORNIA?

The seabed around the CALIFORNIA lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the CALIFORNIA sink?

The CALIFORNIA sank on Mar 24, 2006.

When was the wreck of the CALIFORNIA discovered?

The wreck of the CALIFORNIA was discovered in 2006.

What country did the CALIFORNIA belong to?

The CALIFORNIA belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the CALIFORNIA?

The CALIFORNIA had a tonnage of 27076 tons.

What type of wreck is the CALIFORNIA?

The CALIFORNIA is classified as a bulk carrier.

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