Luconia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Luconia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
1 30.45 N,104 46.22 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.507500
  • Longitude: 104.770333
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUCONIA
Type motor vessel
Flag MY
Length 54.9 m
Width 10.7 m
Orientation 70
Tonnage 587
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1992
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH553/430/01 11.2.93 SANK IN 013000N, 104450E, APPROX. LEAST DEPTH UNKNOWN BUT THOUGHT DANGEROUS TO SURFACE NAVIGATION. (PSA NM 14/93). INS AS USC PA 20MTRS. - NM 383/93. 11.10.93 NOT SHOWN ON MALAYSIAN 515 [MARCH 1993 EDN]. NCA, PSA NM 14/93 ISSUED JUST BEFORE PUBLICATION. HH553/430/02 12.6.00 DIVED IN 0130.45N, 10446.32E [WGD] USING GPS. NAME IS 'LUCON' (?LUCONIA) REGISTERED AT LABUAN. HIGHEST POINT AT 35MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. BOW FACES 070 DEGS. UPRIGHT AND QUITE INTACT. ONE ANCHOR IS RUN OUT. APPEARS RELATIVELY NEW. (V SKOGLIE, FAX DTD 21.5.00). AMEND TO WK 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2788/00.
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2023

General Comments

UPRIGHT & QUITE INTACT, ANCHOR RUN OUT, BOWS ENE

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FAQ

Where is the LUCONIA wreck located?

The LUCONIA wreck is located at coordinates 1 30.45 N,104 46.22 E.

How deep is the LUCONIA and where exactly is it located?

The LUCONIA lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 1 30.45 N,104 46.22 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LUCONIA?

The seabed around the LUCONIA lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the LUCONIA sink?

The LUCONIA sank on Dec 1, 1992.

When was the wreck of the LUCONIA discovered?

The wreck of the LUCONIA was discovered in 1993.

What country did the LUCONIA belong to?

The LUCONIA belonged to MY.

What was the tonnage of the LUCONIA?

The LUCONIA had a tonnage of 587 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUCONIA?

The LUCONIA is classified as a motor vessel.