Kinabalu-Satu Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kinabalu-satu Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 35 N,115 3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.583333
  • Longitude: 115.050000
Water Depth 1500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KINABALU-SATU
Type carrier
Flag LR
Length 96 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 2999
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 21, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 24.10.75 VESSEL REPORTED LISTING AND IN DANGER OF SINKING. LATER, WRECKAGE AND FLOATING LOGS LOCATED IN 193500N, 1150300E APPROX. (LL, 22-23.10.75). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1971 BY WANTABE ZOSEN KK, EHIME. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TUAN YUAN SHIPPING INC. PASSAGE TAWAU FOR HONG KONG. SANK DURING TROPICAL STORM 'FLOSSIE. 27 MEN LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the KINABALU-SATU wreck located?

The KINABALU-SATU wreck is located at coordinates 19 35 N,115 3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KINABALU-SATU?

The seabed around the KINABALU-SATU lies at approximately 1500 meters deep.

When did the KINABALU-SATU sink?

The KINABALU-SATU sank on Oct 21, 1975.

When was the wreck of the KINABALU-SATU discovered?

The wreck of the KINABALU-SATU was discovered in 1975.

What country did the KINABALU-SATU belong to?

The KINABALU-SATU belonged to LR.

What cargo was the KINABALU-SATU carrying?

The KINABALU-SATU was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the KINABALU-SATU?

The KINABALU-SATU had a tonnage of 2999 tons.

What type of wreck is the KINABALU-SATU?

The KINABALU-SATU is classified as a carrier.

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