Dusun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dusun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 9.977 N,111 30.243 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 3.166283
  • Longitude: 111.504050
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUSUN
Type carrier
Flag MY
Tonnage 99
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 20, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 26, 2004

Simplified Wreck Survey

The DUSUN is a submerged underwater wreck and navigational obstruction located in the South China Sea off the coast of Sarawak, Malaysia, near the approaches to Kuala Igan. The vessel sank around July 1979 and rests at coordinates 3° 9.977' N, 111° 30.243' E. It lies submerged at a general water depth of 17 fathoms (31 meters) and is cataloged as a dangerous wreck (DW) according to hydrographic survey details from the UK Hydrographic Office and Sarawak Notices to Mariners.

Surveying Details

9.7.79 9.7.79 VESSEL SANK IN APPROACHES TO KUALA IGAN IN 031001N, 1113002E APPROX. (LL, 9,13,24.7.79). H4349/77 5.9.79 H4349/77 5.9.79 LIES IN 031001N, 1113002E IN GENERAL DEPTH 17FMS (31MTRS). (SARAWAK NM 6(T)/79). INS AS DW. - NM 2650/79.

Circumstances of loss

SANK DURING BAD WEATHER WHILE ON PASSAGE KUCHING TO BINTULU.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the DUSUN wreck located?

The DUSUN wreck is located at coordinates 3 9.977 N,111 30.243 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DUSUN?

The seabed around the DUSUN lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the DUSUN sink?

The DUSUN sank on Jun 20, 1979.

When was the wreck of the DUSUN discovered?

The wreck of the DUSUN was discovered in 1979.

What country did the DUSUN belong to?

The DUSUN belonged to MY.

What cargo was the DUSUN carrying?

The DUSUN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the DUSUN?

The DUSUN had a tonnage of 99 tons.

What type of wreck is the DUSUN?

The DUSUN is classified as a carrier.

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