Kuala Deli (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kuala deli (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 57.141 N,98 52.064 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 3.952350
  • Longitude: 98.867733
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag ID
Tonnage 325
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain,timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 31, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2090/71 18.7.74 REPD SUNK IN 035700N, 985200E APPROX, IN 30MTRS. (INDONESIAN TNM 174/74). POSN GIVEN AS 035936N, 985100E [SEE 45287]. (LL, 19.4.74 & US NM 1843/74). - NM 1482T/74. H2090/71 9.4.76 REPEAT OF INDONESIAN TNM 174/74. (INDONESIAN TNM 408/74). ISSUED PRIOR TO US NM 1843/74. NCA. H1274/76 5.1.77 WK STILL LIES IN 035700N, 985200E APPROX. DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (INDONESIAN NM 275/76). NCA YET. 7.7.92 DW SHOWN IN 035700N, 985156E ON INDONESIAN 10 [1982 EDN]. NC 3921. HH525/740/02 9.9.93 INS ON BA 1353 & 1355. - NM 3227/93. 12.8.05 DW SHOWN IN 0357.00N, 9852.00E [UND] ON INDONESIAN 10 [JUN'01 EDN CORRECT TO 14.12.04]. WK [45287] IN 0359.60N, 9851.00E NOT SHOWN ON INDONESIAN 10. BR STD. 25.3.13 SHOWN IN 0357.141N, 9852.064E [WGD] ON MY3C0553 [EDN 4.5] & INDO 10.
Last Amended Date Jul 4, 2018

Circumstances of loss

SANK ABOUT 8M FROM NO.1 LT BUOY, BELAWAN, PRESUMABLY FOLLOWING A LEAK AFTER ENCOUNTERING HEAVY WEATHER, WHILE ON PASSAGE BELAWAN FOR PENANG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NORTH SUMATRA PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT & OPERATED BY P.T. PERINTIS LINES OF MEDAN. 1 OF 21 CREW LOST. (LLOYDS VOL.216). [SEE ALSO 45287].

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FAQ

Where is the KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 3 57.141 N,98 52.064 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY) sink?

The KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 31, 1974.

When was the wreck of the KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1974.

What country did the KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY) belonged to ID.

What cargo was the KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY) was carrying grain,timber.

What was the tonnage of the KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY)?

The KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 325 tons.

What type of wreck is the KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY)?

The KUALA DELI (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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