Lalang Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lalang Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 47 N,100 15 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 2.783333
  • Longitude: 100.250000
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name LALANG
Type motor vessel
Flag ID
Length 57.9 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 522
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,vehicles
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 21, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 5.10.73 SANK NEAR TANJUNG DATU IN MALACCA STRAIT. (LLOYDS VOL.214). NCA, POSN 014000N, 1020000E FOR FILING ONLY. 21.9.04 DATA RE-ASSESSED. POSN OF TANJUNG DATU LT IS 0241.3N, 10005.7E. POSN FOR FILING AMENDED TO 0247.00N, 10015.00E. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 16, 2019

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING FIRE & EXPLOSION NEAR TANJUNG DATU, MALACCA STRAIT, WHILST ON PASSAGE JAKARTA TO BELAWAN. (LLOYDS VOL.214). VESSEL, BUILT 1953 BY ROLANDWERFT, BREMEN, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PT. PEL. KALIMANTAN. ALL 25 CREW AND 29 PASSENGERS RESCUED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the LALANG wreck located?

The LALANG wreck is located at coordinates 2 47 N,100 15 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LALANG?

The seabed around the LALANG lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the LALANG sink?

The LALANG sank on Sep 21, 1973.

When was the wreck of the LALANG discovered?

The wreck of the LALANG was discovered in 1973.

What country did the LALANG belong to?

The LALANG belonged to ID.

What cargo was the LALANG carrying?

The LALANG was carrying chemicals,vehicles.

What was the tonnage of the LALANG?

The LALANG had a tonnage of 522 tons.

What type of wreck is the LALANG?

The LALANG is classified as a motor vessel.

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