Giang Seng Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Giang seng Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 7.925 N,100 51.879 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 3.132083
  • Longitude: 100.864650
Wreck Depth 1.8 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GIANG SENG
Type motor vessel
Flag SG
Length 53.9 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 533
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 29, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 20.7.70 DW PA IN 030700N, 1005200E. (LLOYDS VOL.202 P.9) NCA YET. H4719/70 15.10.70 DW PA IN 030700N, 1005200E, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY, FL.G.5S CLOSE S. (WEST MALAYSIAN NM 42/70) - NM 1779/70. H4719/70 19.1.72 REPD THAT BUOY LIES ABOUT 1M N&E IN 0307.5N, 10052.2E. FIXED SEVERAL TIMES BY BRG & RADAR RANGES ON 1 FM BANK LT. (MT CREE, HN DTD 22.2.71). NOTE BEING SENT TO DIRECTOR OF MARINE, PORT SWETTENHAM TO CHECK). H4719/70 28.2.72 AMEND TO DW IN 030754N, 1005200E WITH G CONL BUOY, FL.G.5S CLOSE S. (DIRECTOR OF MARINE W MALAYSIA 18.2.72) - NM 476/72. H4719/70 5.5.72 WK BUOY REPD SHOWING FL.5S LT. (MT CREE, HN) NCA. H4719/70 28.9.72 WK BUOY LIES 332 DEG, 16.57M FROM ONE FATHOM BANK LT, OR 254.6 DEG, 21.77M FROM BATU PENYU LT [IE, IN APPROX CHARTED POSN OF WK]. WK LIES 330 DEG, 100 YDS FROM BUOY, LEAST DEPTH 1.8 MTRS. LYING UPSIDE DOWN, SLIGHTLY ON PORT SIDE. (CO KD PERANTAU, EX MYRMIDON, 21.8.72) - NM 1907/72. H4719/70 8.8.74 WK BUOY REPD MISSING. (MALAYSIA NM 39(T)/74). NCA YET. H4719/70 27.9.74 WK BUOY REPLACED. FORMER (T) NOTICE CANCELLED. (MALAYSIA NM 52/74) NCA. H4719/70 21.4.77 BUOY PERMANENTLY WITHDRAWN. (PEN MALAYSIA NM 9/77) - NM 1016/77.
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2023

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED OFF PORT SWETTENHAM & SANK IN 030700N, 1005200E APPROX. LYING ON HER SIDE IN 50 FT OF WATER. (LLOYDS VOL.201 P.10 & 52, VOL.202 P.9).

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FAQ

Where is the GIANG SENG wreck located?

The GIANG SENG wreck is located at coordinates 3 7.925 N,100 51.879 E.

How deep is the GIANG SENG and where exactly is it located?

The GIANG SENG lies at a depth of about 1.8 meters and is located at coordinates 3 7.925 N,100 51.879 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GIANG SENG?

The seabed around the GIANG SENG lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the GIANG SENG sink?

The GIANG SENG sank on Jun 29, 1970.

When was the wreck of the GIANG SENG discovered?

The wreck of the GIANG SENG was discovered in 1970.

What country did the GIANG SENG belong to?

The GIANG SENG belonged to SG.

What cargo was the GIANG SENG carrying?

The GIANG SENG was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GIANG SENG?

The GIANG SENG had a tonnage of 533 tons.

What type of wreck is the GIANG SENG?

The GIANG SENG is classified as a motor vessel.

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