Great Eastern Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Great eastern Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 2.737 N,111 5.677 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 2.045617
  • Longitude: 111.094617
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GREAT EASTERN
Type barge
Flag MY
Tonnage 145
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 25, 1975
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 18.12.75 THE VESSEL ABANDONED IN 020240N, 1110610E. IF SUNK MAY BE CLOSE TO BREAKING THE SURFACE & A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (LL, 18.12.75) H2813/71 24.12.75 DW PA IN 020240N, 1110610E. (SARAWAK NM 50/75) - NM 162/76. 9.2.05 NOT SHOWN ON SARAWAK 1440 [SEP'04 EDN]. AMEND DEAD. - NM 937P/05. 17.2.15 SHOWN IN 0202.737N, 11105.677E [WGD] ON MY3C0731 [EDN 2.3]. AMEND LIVE.
Last Amended Date Sep 14, 2023

Circumstances of loss

18.12.75 STEEL BARGE WITH DERRICK POST ABANDONED IN SINKING CONDITION WHILST UNDER TOW OF TUG HAI LEY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SARAWAK CO. (LL, 18.12.75)

General Comments

UK NM 2153/20

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FAQ

Where is the GREAT EASTERN wreck located?

The GREAT EASTERN wreck is located at coordinates 2 2.737 N,111 5.677 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GREAT EASTERN?

The seabed around the GREAT EASTERN lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the GREAT EASTERN sink?

The GREAT EASTERN sank on Nov 25, 1975.

When was the wreck of the GREAT EASTERN discovered?

The wreck of the GREAT EASTERN was discovered in 1975.

What country did the GREAT EASTERN belong to?

The GREAT EASTERN belonged to MY.

What cargo was the GREAT EASTERN carrying?

The GREAT EASTERN was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the GREAT EASTERN?

The GREAT EASTERN had a tonnage of 145 tons.

What type of wreck is the GREAT EASTERN?

The GREAT EASTERN is classified as a barge.

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