Krakatau Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Krakatau Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
6 35 S,113 9 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 54 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Mean Lower Low Water |
| Name | KRAKATAU |
| Type | ferry |
| Flag | ID |
| Tonnage | 350 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 4, 1983 |
| Original Detection Year | 1983 |
| Last Detection Year | 1984 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H3012/80 25.8.83 POSN 063500S, 1130900E. (LL, 9.8.83). AWAIT INDONESIAN NM AS POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. NCA. 6.2.84 HAS BEEN LEFT 'AS LIES'. INTEND VESSEL TO BE RAISED WHEN INSURANCE SETTLED. (LL, 4.2.84). 16.11.12 NO FURTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED. NOT SHOWN ON INDO CHARTS & ENCS. AMEND DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 16, 2012 |
Circumstances of loss
PASSAGE SURABAYA FOR BANJARMASIN. 100 PASSENGERS, 17 CREW & CARGO. REPD SUNK IN ROUGH SEAS WITH ONLY CREW & 38 PASSENGERS SURVIVING. (LL).
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