Interhill King Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Interhill king Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 40 N,117 11 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.666667
  • Longitude: 117.183333
Water Depth 3900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INTERHILL KING
Type carrier
Flag MY
Length 106.4 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3814
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 21, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH553/760/01 20.9.93 WAS LAST SEEN IN 170700N, 1171600E DRIFTING SLOWLY NORTHWARDS WITH ONE HATCH OPEN TO SEA. (LL, 23.8.93). SANK IN APPROX 170000N, 1170000E. (LL, 11.9.93). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. 1.2.06 SANK IN 1740.0N, 11711.0E. (MSD). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 1, 2006

Circumstances of loss

EX-SUNANSARI '82, EX-FAJAR '75. BUILT IN 1975 BY UWAJIMA ZOSENHO, UWAJIMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY INTERHILL OCEAN LINE BERHAD. PASSAGE SARAWAK FOR HONG KONG. CARGO SHIFTED WHEN CAUGHT IN THE TAIL END OF TYPHOON 'TASHA'. TOOK ON SEVERE LIST AND WAS ABANDONED BY CREW. LATER SANK. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the INTERHILL KING wreck located?

The INTERHILL KING wreck is located at coordinates 17 40 N,117 11 E.

How deep is the seabed around the INTERHILL KING?

The seabed around the INTERHILL KING lies at approximately 3900 meters deep.

When did the INTERHILL KING sink?

The INTERHILL KING sank on Aug 21, 1993.

When was the wreck of the INTERHILL KING discovered?

The wreck of the INTERHILL KING was discovered in 1993.

What country did the INTERHILL KING belong to?

The INTERHILL KING belonged to MY.

What cargo was the INTERHILL KING carrying?

The INTERHILL KING was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the INTERHILL KING?

The INTERHILL KING had a tonnage of 3814 tons.

What type of wreck is the INTERHILL KING?

The INTERHILL KING is classified as a carrier.

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