Maha Thevi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Maha thevi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 35.4 N,104 20.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 2.590000
  • Longitude: 104.336667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAHA THEVI
Type steam ship
Flag TH
Length 91.1 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 1780
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 15, 1967
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H1195/67 10.5.67 H1195/67 10.5.67 STRANDED IN 023524N, 1042012E. (HMAS VAMPIRE, HN DTD 12.4.67). INS AS ST. BR STD. H2207/72 24.2.72 H2207/72 24.2.72 CONSPICUOUS WK IN 023515N, 1042010E, APPROX. APPEARS TO BE A TUGBOAT OR TRAWLER. ABOUT 40MTRS LONG. SHOWED 5MTRS AT 1145 ON 25.1.72. FIXED BY SHOOTING UP AND RADAR FROM ABOUT 1.5M. (MV HARMONY, HN 30.1.72). INS AS ST. - NM 652/72. HH517/350/01 8.8.91 HH517/350/01 8.8.91 WK NOW COMPLETELY BROKEN UP WITH ONLY ENGINE BLOCK UPRIGHT AND AWASH AT LW. THE SEABED IS LITTERED WITH BROKEN AND CORRODED STEEL SCANTLINGS. (D BALL, ZONDERWATER SERVICES, 30.7.91). AMEND TO DW PA. BR STD. 29.1.93 29.1.93 NOT SHOWN ON MALAYSIAN CHART. NCA. 30.10.07 30.10.07 NOT SHOWN ON MALAYSIAN 625 [DEC '05 EDN CORRECT TO NM 110/06]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NC 3445.
Last Amended Date Oct 30, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944 BY PENNSYLVIANIA SHIPYARD INC, BEAUMONT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THAI MARITIME NAVIGATION CO. PASSAGE FROM BANKOK. RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS OFF PULAU PEMANGGIL, IN VERY BAD WEATHER, AND BROKE UP. 41 CREW ESCAPED, 2 LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MAHA THEVI wreck located?

The MAHA THEVI wreck is located at coordinates 2 35.4 N,104 20.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MAHA THEVI?

The seabed around the MAHA THEVI lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the MAHA THEVI sink?

The MAHA THEVI sank on Feb 15, 1967.

When was the wreck of the MAHA THEVI discovered?

The wreck of the MAHA THEVI was discovered in 1967.

What country did the MAHA THEVI belong to?

The MAHA THEVI belonged to TH.

What cargo was the MAHA THEVI carrying?

The MAHA THEVI was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the MAHA THEVI?

The MAHA THEVI had a tonnage of 1780 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAHA THEVI?

The MAHA THEVI is classified as a steam ship.

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