Kayu Lapis Satu Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kayu lapis satu Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 54.167 S,110 19.667 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -6.902783
  • Longitude: 110.327783
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name KAYU LAPIS SATU
Flag ID
Length 100.6 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2970
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 30, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 12, 2012

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck KAYU LAPIS SATU is located at coordinates 6 54.167 S, 110 19.667 E in the Java Sea. This underwater obstruction, historically recorded under UK Hydrographic Office reference H3012/80, was a vessel that partially sank before undergoing salvage and refloating operations that commenced in 1984. Although documented as intended for scrapping, subsequent hydrographic reviews as of 2012 indicate the vessel is no longer shown on official navigational charts, with its status amended to cleared or dead. This site consists of a former vessel position in the Java Sea, historically noted for cargo salvage potential and eventual structural removal.

Surveying Details

H3012/80 16.1.84 VESSEL PARTIALLY SANK IN 065410S, 1101940E. CARGO MAY BE SALVAGED. (LL, 31.12.83). WAIT FURTHER. NCA. H3012/80 28.7.84 REFLOATING OPS COMMENCED 13.3.84. WILL EVENTUALLY BE CLEARED COMPLETELY AND SCRAPPED. (LL, 14.4.84 & 29.5.84). NCA. 4.8.03 NO LLOYDS REPORTS ISSUED DURING FOLLOWING YEAR TO STATE VESSEL HAD FINALLY BEEN CLEARED, NOT LISTED IN MSD. 12.11.12 NOT SHOWN ON ID400091 [EDN 4.1]. AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

31.12.83 TOOK ON WATER IN BAD WEATHER, WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM TARAKAN, LIMPED TO HOME PORT BUT UNABLE TO PREVENT LISTING & CAPSIZING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PT KAYU LAPIS, INDONESIA. (LL, 31.12.83).

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FAQ

Where is the KAYU LAPIS SATU wreck located?

The KAYU LAPIS SATU wreck is located at coordinates 6 54.167 S,110 19.667 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KAYU LAPIS SATU?

The seabed around the KAYU LAPIS SATU lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the KAYU LAPIS SATU sink?

The KAYU LAPIS SATU sank on Nov 30, 1983.

When was the wreck of the KAYU LAPIS SATU discovered?

The wreck of the KAYU LAPIS SATU was discovered in 1983.

What country did the KAYU LAPIS SATU belong to?

The KAYU LAPIS SATU belonged to ID.

What cargo was the KAYU LAPIS SATU carrying?

The KAYU LAPIS SATU was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the KAYU LAPIS SATU?

The KAYU LAPIS SATU had a tonnage of 2970 tons.

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