Kalimantan Express Surbaya Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kalimantan express surbaya Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 53.09 N,87 53.05 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.884833
  • Longitude: 87.884167
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KALIMANTAN EXPRESS SURBAYA
Type carrier
Flag ID
Length 104.2 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3082
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH503/490/03 10.12.98 SANK NEAR SANDHEADS. (LL 5.12.98). POSN APPROX 205400N, 881400E [UND] FOR FILING. NCA - TOO VAGUE TO CHART. HH503/490/03 9.3.99 NAMED AS 'KALIMANTAN EXPRESS SURBAYA'. SANK IN PA 2052.82N, 8752.93E [UND] IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. (INDIAN NM 24/525(P)/98). NOW NOT IN DATABASE AREA. NCA - FOR FILING ONLY. HH503/490/03 18.3.99 NOW WK 30MTRS IN 2053.09N, 8753.05E [UND]. NOT IN DATABASE AREA. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 19, 2019

Circumstances of loss

DEVELOPED A LEAK THAT FLOODED THE ENGINE ROOM. DRIFTED FOR TWO DAYS AND THEN SANK. CREW RESCUED. PASSAGE BURMA TO CALCUTTA.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 20 53.09 N,87 53.05 E
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FAQ

Where is the KALIMANTAN EXPRESS SURBAYA wreck located?

The KALIMANTAN EXPRESS SURBAYA wreck is located at coordinates 20 53.09 N,87 53.05 E.

How deep is the KALIMANTAN EXPRESS SURBAYA and where exactly is it located?

The KALIMANTAN EXPRESS SURBAYA lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 20 53.09 N,87 53.05 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KALIMANTAN EXPRESS SURBAYA?

The seabed around the KALIMANTAN EXPRESS SURBAYA lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the KALIMANTAN EXPRESS SURBAYA discovered?

The wreck of the KALIMANTAN EXPRESS SURBAYA was discovered in 1998.

What country did the KALIMANTAN EXPRESS SURBAYA belong to?

The KALIMANTAN EXPRESS SURBAYA belonged to ID.

What cargo was the KALIMANTAN EXPRESS SURBAYA carrying?

The KALIMANTAN EXPRESS SURBAYA was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the KALIMANTAN EXPRESS SURBAYA?

The KALIMANTAN EXPRESS SURBAYA had a tonnage of 3082 tons.

What type of wreck is the KALIMANTAN EXPRESS SURBAYA?

The KALIMANTAN EXPRESS SURBAYA is classified as a carrier.

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