Kelapa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Kelapa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 11.533 S,112 44.1 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -7.192217
  • Longitude: 112.735000
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name KELAPA
Type motor vessel
Flag ID
Length 51.2 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 613
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo vehicles,cement,granular or powdery material,machinery and mechanical parts,grain,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 23, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers R CAN LT BUOY, FL5S, RECTANGULAR TOPMARK CLOSE NE
Surveying Details 20.6.79 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 071132S, 1124406E. (LL, 19.6.79) NCA YET. 1.9.79 STILL IN SINKING CONDITION. SALVAGE ATTEMPTS WILL BE MADE IN THE NEAR FUTURE. (LL, 20.8.79) NCA. H5971/69 5.10.79 DW IN 071132S, 1124406E, MARKED BY R CAN LT BUOY, FL.5S, RECTANGULAR TOPMARK CLOSE NE. (INDONESIAN NM 27/325/79) - NM 2529/79. H5971/69 26.2.80 BELEIVED SALVAGED. WILL BE REPAIRED ON COMPLETION OF DISCHARGE OF CARGO AT SURABAYA. (LL, 11.2.80) NCA YET. H5971/69 25.4.80 DELETE WK AND BUOY. (INDONESIAN NM 09/090/80) AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. - NM 996/80.
Last Amended Date Oct 12, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1971 BY P.A.L., SURABAYA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY P.T. PELAYARAN NUSANTARA BERDIKARI. SANK IN STRAIT OF MADURA SHORTLY AFTER LEAVING TANJUNG PERAK, FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH ANCHORED INDONESIAN MV ODITYA 26. ALL 23 CREW RESCUED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the KELAPA wreck located?

The KELAPA wreck is located at coordinates 7 11.533 S,112 44.1 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KELAPA?

The seabed around the KELAPA lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the KELAPA sink?

The KELAPA sank on May 23, 1979.

When was the wreck of the KELAPA discovered?

The wreck of the KELAPA was discovered in 1979.

What country did the KELAPA belong to?

The KELAPA belonged to ID.

What cargo was the KELAPA carrying?

The KELAPA was carrying vehicles,cement,granular or powdery material,machinery and mechanical parts,grain,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the KELAPA?

The KELAPA had a tonnage of 613 tons.

What type of wreck is the KELAPA?

The KELAPA is classified as a motor vessel.

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