Kota Menang Wreck

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Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Kota menang Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 3.092 S,39 43.342 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -4.051533
  • Longitude: 39.722367
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KOTA MENANG
Type motor vessel
Flag SG
Length 153.3 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 9269
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 10, 1975
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H1273/74 3.9.75 H1273/74 3.9.75 STRANDED IN 040305S, 394321E. SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (E AFRICAN HBR CORP NM 25/75) NCA YET, PLOTS IN ABOUT 12FMS! H1273/74 16.10.75 H1273/74 16.10.75 REPORTED TO BE CAUSING CONFUSION TO SHIPPING ENTERING MOMBASA. (RNLO MOMBASA LTR 580-264/1, DTD 14.10.75). - TNM 2175/75. H4854/73 24.11.75 H4854/73 24.11.75 ST PA IN 040305S, 394312E. (HAMBURG NM 3963/75). NCA. H1273/76 14.1.76 H1273/76 14.1.76 WK VERY CONSPICUOUS IN 040305S, 394318E. BACK NOW BROKEN, BUT ATTEMPTS STILL BEING MADE TO SALVAGE. (L WILLIAMS, 2.1.76). PHOTOGRAPH SUPPLIED. - NM 199/76. 21.5.76 21.5.76 SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REFLOAT, ALL IN VAIN. (LLOYDS VOL.224) 18.7.77 18.7.77 NOW CONSIDERED UNECONOMICAL TO SALVAGE. (LLOYDS VOL.229) H3697/81 24.6.81 H3697/81 24.6.81 CLEARLY VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF TIDE IN MAY '81. (FLEET GUIDE) 16.1.84 16.1.84 WK BROKEN IN TWO. BOW SECTION BROKEN UP COMPLETELY. (MR PHILLIPS) H1273/84 30.5.84 H1273/84 30.5.84 POSN 040309S, 394328.5E. (US NM 61211/15/84) NCA. 2.8.84 2.8.84 STILL CONSPICUOUS, BUT SEEN TO BE BREAKING UP. PHOTOGRAPH SUPPLIED. (MRS R DOBSON, CCO, JUL '84) H2343/85 8.4.87 H2343/85 8.4.87 POSN 040305S, 394318E. REMAINS CONSPICUOUS. UNLIKELY TO MOVE OR TO BREAK UP IN THE SHORT TERM, BUT SUBJECTED TO CONTINUOUS SWELL WHICH WILL EVENTUALLY DESTROY IT. (HMS HYDRA, HI 310) NCA. 6.6.90 6.6.90 WGD POSN: 040305.5S, 394320.5E. NC 616. 29.1.93 29.1.93 SHOWN AS ST IN 040306S, 394330E [WGS] ON US 612000 [6TH EDN AUG 1992, CORRECT TO NM 31/92, SCALE 1:300,000]. NCA, SMALL SCALE & BA SURVEYS AUTHORITY. 23.6.03 23.6.03 VESSEL HAS BROKEN UP, ONLY ENGINE BLOCK REMAINS, BUT IS STILL VERY PROMINENT AND HAS BEEN MISTAKEN FOR A BUOY MARKING ENTRANCE TO MOMBASA. RECOMMENDED TO RETAIN AS CHARTED. (KEVIN PATIENCE VISIT TO UKHO, 12.6.03 & TELECON 23.6.03)
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1956 BY NORDSEEWERKE EMDEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL LINES [PTE], LTD. PASSAGE FROM FAR EAST FOR RED SEA VIA DURBAN. WAS WRECKED AFTER RUNNING AGROUND ON N REEF, OFF MOMBASA FOLLOWING STEERING TROUBLE. ABANDONED AS CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD). EX- CLAERE HUGO STINNES, EX- CIMBRIA. FULL DESCRIPTION OF LOSS, SALVAGE ATTEMPTS & PHOTOS. (SHIPWRECKS & SALVAGE ON THE E AFRICAN COAST, K PATIENCE)

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FAQ

Where is the KOTA MENANG wreck located?

The KOTA MENANG wreck is located at coordinates 4 3.092 S,39 43.342 E.

When did the KOTA MENANG sink?

The KOTA MENANG sank on Aug 10, 1975.

When was the wreck of the KOTA MENANG discovered?

The wreck of the KOTA MENANG was discovered in 1975.

What country did the KOTA MENANG belong to?

The KOTA MENANG belonged to SG.

What cargo was the KOTA MENANG carrying?

The KOTA MENANG was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the KOTA MENANG?

The KOTA MENANG had a tonnage of 9269 tons.

What type of wreck is the KOTA MENANG?

The KOTA MENANG is classified as a motor vessel.

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