Larat Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Larat Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 32.54 S,114 20.602 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -5.542333
  • Longitude: 114.343367
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name LARAT
Type carrier
Flag ID
Length 57.9 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 522
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts,cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 18, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 26.5.76 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 053300S, 1142000E APPROX. (LL, 26.5.76). H5971/69 15.6.76 DWPA IN 053230S, 1142050E. (INDONESIAN NM 058/76). - NM 1261/76. 18.3.77 REPD TO HAVE CARGO OF 500TONS CEMENT. (LL, 18.3.77). 13.8.80 DW SHOWN IN 053230S, 1142050E ON INDONESIAN 150 [1977 EDN]. NE 1066. 30.1.90 NOT SHOWN ON INDONESIAN 70 [DEC '88 EDN]. NCA. 5.8.96 SHOWN AS NDW ON INDONESIAN 150 [JUN '89 EDN]. NC 1066. SEP 2007/000008642 15.3.07 DW SHOWN IN 0532.45S, 11421.50E [WGD] ON INDONESIAN 70A [DEC '05 EDN, 2ND SCALE]. AMEND TO DW IN EXISTING POSN. - NM 2158/07.
Last Amended Date Mar 9, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1953 BY ELSFLETHER WERFT A G, ELSFLETH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PELAYARAN NASIONAL INDONESIA. PASSAGE FOR MASALEMBO OFFSHORE DRILLING LOCATION. SANK AFTER DEVELOPING HEAVY LEAKAGE. (MSD).

General Comments

REP (1977)

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FAQ

Where is the LARAT wreck located?

The LARAT wreck is located at coordinates 5 32.54 S,114 20.602 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LARAT?

The seabed around the LARAT lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the LARAT sink?

The LARAT sank on Dec 18, 1975.

When was the wreck of the LARAT discovered?

The wreck of the LARAT was discovered in 1975.

What country did the LARAT belong to?

The LARAT belonged to ID.

What cargo was the LARAT carrying?

The LARAT was carrying machinery and mechanical parts,cement.

What was the tonnage of the LARAT?

The LARAT had a tonnage of 522 tons.

What type of wreck is the LARAT?

The LARAT is classified as a carrier.

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