Jayawang Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Status lifted
Jayawang Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 22.977 N,100 34.643 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.382950
  • Longitude: 100.577383
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name JAYAWANG
Type motor vessel
Flag HN
Length 73.9 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.8
Tonnage 1352
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 23, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers 3 B CAN LT BUOYS, FL.R.3S
Surveying Details 8.8.78 SANK IN HARBOUR APPROACHES, BANGKOK. RIVER NAVIGATION UNAFFECTED. (LL, 2 & 8.8.78 ) NCA YET, POSN 132400N, 1003500E FOR FILING ONLY. H3096/71 12.10.78 DANGEROUS WK REPORTED IN 132230N, 1003500E, MARKED BY R BUOYS CLOSE SE & NW. (BREST NM 78.36.57) NCA YET. H3214/71 18.10.78 POSN CONFIRMED. (W GERMAN TNM 3795/78) - TNM 2593/78. H3214/71 24.11.78 DW IN 132238N, 1003515E [INH], MARKED BY R CAN BUOYS CLOSE SE & NW. (MV BRITISH TWEED, LTR DTD 15.11.78) - NM 2884/78. H3214/71 1.12.78 NOW DW (MASTS) IN 132252N, 1003450E [INH] , MARKED BY B CAN LT BUOYS, FL.R.3S. (THAI TNM 283/2521/78) - NM 3007/78. H3214/71 [NO DATE] A 3RD LT BUOY LAID OVER WK. (THAI TNM 407/2521/78) NCA. 31.7.79 WK TO BE SALVED DURING 1ST 2 WEEKS OF AUGUST. (LL, 11.8.79) NCA. H3096/71 12.11.79 EXPECTED TO BE REFLOATED WITHIN 3 MONTHS. (LL, 12.11.79) NCA. H3214/71 22.2.80 SAKLVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS ON 27.1.80. (MV LAGANBANK HN DTD 27.1.80) NCA. H3096/71 29.5.80 SALVAGE OPS CONTINUE. (LL, 18.4.80) 19.12.80 SALVAGE OPS STILL BEING UNDERTAKEN. (LL, 3.2.81) 21.1.81 VESSEL WAS RAISED ONCE BUT ALLOWED TO SINK AGAIN OWING TO LACK OF EQUIPMENT TO KEEP AFLOAT. (LL, 3.2.81) NCA. 1.4.81 1.4.81 VESSEL REMAINS SUNK. (LL, 2.4.81) H3214/71 4.6.81 REPORT DTD 20.2.81 STATES VESSEL SALVAGED & BUOYS WITHDRAWN. (BANGKOK NM 146/2524/81) NCA YET. H3214/71 9.11.81 DELETE DW (MASTS) & BUOYS. (MV BARON WEMYSS, 16.10.81) AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. - NM 2780/81.
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1936 BY NORDSEEWERKE, EMDEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HAW BENG HOCK. PASSAGE BANGKOK FOR LUGAIT, MINDANAO. SANK OFF BANGKOK, ALL CREW RESCUED. SUBSEQUENTLY RAISED & BROKEN UP IN 1981. (MSD)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 13 22.977 N,100 34.643 E
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FAQ

Where is the JAYAWANG wreck located?

The JAYAWANG wreck is located at coordinates 13 22.977 N,100 34.643 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JAYAWANG?

The seabed around the JAYAWANG lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the JAYAWANG sink?

The JAYAWANG sank on Jul 23, 1978.

When was the wreck of the JAYAWANG discovered?

The wreck of the JAYAWANG was discovered in 1978.

What country did the JAYAWANG belong to?

The JAYAWANG belonged to HN.

What cargo was the JAYAWANG carrying?

The JAYAWANG was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the JAYAWANG?

The JAYAWANG had a tonnage of 1352 tons.

What type of wreck is the JAYAWANG?

The JAYAWANG is classified as a motor vessel.

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