Damar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Damar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
1 10.5 N,104 9.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.175000
  • Longitude: 104.158333
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name DAMAR
Type tug
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 25, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 26.11.75 TUG REPD IN ABOUT 10MTRS OF WATER. (LLOYDS VOL.222). NCA, POSN 011030N, 1040930 FOR FILING ONLY. 27.3.00 NOT SHOWN ON SINGAPORE 502 [1998 EDN]. NCA, IN INDONESIAN WATERS, RETAIN AS UNCHARTED LIVE RECORD. NE 3831.
Last Amended Date Mar 22, 2019

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL CAPSIZED & SANK WHILE ASSISTING MV 'BLITAR' WHICH GROUNDED NEAR BATAM ISLAND. MV 'BLITAR' WAS SUCCESSFULLY REFLOATED. (LLOYDS VOL.222).

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FAQ

Where is the DAMAR wreck located?

The DAMAR wreck is located at coordinates 1 10.5 N,104 9.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DAMAR?

The seabed around the DAMAR lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the DAMAR sink?

The DAMAR sank on Nov 25, 1975.

When was the wreck of the DAMAR discovered?

The wreck of the DAMAR was discovered in 1975.

What type of wreck is the DAMAR?

The DAMAR is classified as a tug.