Kalimantan Tiga Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kalimantan tiga Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
4 39.95 N,113 55.19 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.665833
  • Longitude: 113.919833
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KALIMANTAN TIGA
Type motor vessel
Flag MY
Length 106.7 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3986
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 13, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2703/85 23.9.87 H2703/85 23.9.87 SANK OFF TANJONG BARAM, MIRI, SARAWAK. (LL, 25.8.87). POSN 044000N, 1135500E [TIV] FOR FILING ONLY. H2703/85 2.11.87 H2703/85 2.11.87 SURVEY COVERING 1 SQ MILE, CENTRED ON REPD POSN (?), USING DCS3 DID NOT LOCATE THE WK. (SHELL LUTONG SSB XTS, SARAWAK, TELEX 2.11.87). NFA. H2703/85 13.4.88 H2703/85 13.4.88 WILL BE LEFT 'AS LIES'. (LL, 21.3.88).
Last Amended Date Jul 2, 2004

Circumstances of loss

25.8.87 SANK DUE TO A CRACK IN HULL WHILE ON PASSAGE KUALA BARAM FOR BUSAN. (LL, 25.8.87).

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FAQ

Where is the KALIMANTAN TIGA wreck located?

The KALIMANTAN TIGA wreck is located at coordinates 4 39.95 N,113 55.19 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KALIMANTAN TIGA?

The seabed around the KALIMANTAN TIGA lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the KALIMANTAN TIGA sink?

The KALIMANTAN TIGA sank on Jan 13, 1987.

When was the wreck of the KALIMANTAN TIGA discovered?

The wreck of the KALIMANTAN TIGA was discovered in 1987.

What country did the KALIMANTAN TIGA belong to?

The KALIMANTAN TIGA belonged to MY.

What cargo was the KALIMANTAN TIGA carrying?

The KALIMANTAN TIGA was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the KALIMANTAN TIGA?

The KALIMANTAN TIGA had a tonnage of 3986 tons.

What type of wreck is the KALIMANTAN TIGA?

The KALIMANTAN TIGA is classified as a motor vessel.