Kumbong 508 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kumbong 508 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 5 N,57 58 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.083333
  • Longitude: 57.966667
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KUMBONG 508
Type fishing vessel
Flag PA
Tonnage 547
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 22, 1986
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2532/84 19.11.86 SANK IN 190500N, 575800E. (LL 266). NAV IX 383/86 REFERS. CHART AS NDW PA. BR STD. HH485/410/02 26.11.92 M TRAWLER 'KUMBONG 508' COULD BE ST LOCATED IN 190530N, 574800E [SEE 43273]. (HYD RNO, DTD 9.11.92). NCA. 5.4.03 WGD POSN: 1905.000N, 5758.010E. NE 3785. SEP 2015/000019046 10.2.15 NDW IN 1905.0N, 5758.0E [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIST 2015).
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Circumstances of loss

THOUGHT TO HAVE SANK AFTER APPARENTLY EXPERIENCING AN ACCIDENTAL EXPLOSION. OTHER THEORY IS FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH M TRAWLER 'KUMBONG 801' IN THICK FOG. 44 CREW SAFE, ONE MISSING. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the KUMBONG 508 wreck located?

The KUMBONG 508 wreck is located at coordinates 19 5 N,57 58 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KUMBONG 508?

The seabed around the KUMBONG 508 lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the KUMBONG 508 sink?

The KUMBONG 508 sank on Oct 22, 1986.

When was the wreck of the KUMBONG 508 discovered?

The wreck of the KUMBONG 508 was discovered in 1986.

What country did the KUMBONG 508 belong to?

The KUMBONG 508 belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the KUMBONG 508?

The KUMBONG 508 had a tonnage of 547 tons.

What type of wreck is the KUMBONG 508?

The KUMBONG 508 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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