Chesterton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Chesterton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 26.96 N,110 3.22 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 2.449333
  • Longitude: 110.053667
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHESTERTON
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Tonnage 298
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo shellfish and crustaceans
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 6, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4349/77 1.10.79 ABANDONED LISTING TO PORT IN 0227.0N, VESSEL SANK IN 022700N, 1100300E APPROX. (LL, 8, 10 & 12.9.79). INS AS DWPA. - NM 2474/79.
Last Amended Date Oct 10, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1962. EX-TAA TONG NO 1, EX-TAISEI MARU NO 8. LISTED 10 DEGS TO PORT DUE TO SEA WATER ENTERING NO 1 AND NO 2 HOLDS. CREW TRIED TO PUMP OUT WATER WITHOUT SUCCESS. PASSAGE JAKARTA FOR JAPAN. CARGO SHRIMPS. CREW RECOVERED BY MV KAWATI.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 2 26.96 N,110 3.22 E
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FAQ

Where is the CHESTERTON wreck located?

The CHESTERTON wreck is located at coordinates 2 26.96 N,110 3.22 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHESTERTON?

The seabed around the CHESTERTON lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the CHESTERTON sink?

The CHESTERTON sank on Sep 6, 1979.

When was the wreck of the CHESTERTON discovered?

The wreck of the CHESTERTON was discovered in 1979.

What country did the CHESTERTON belong to?

The CHESTERTON belonged to PA.

What cargo was the CHESTERTON carrying?

The CHESTERTON was carrying shellfish and crustaceans.

What was the tonnage of the CHESTERTON?

The CHESTERTON had a tonnage of 298 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHESTERTON?

The CHESTERTON is classified as a motor vessel.

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