Maritime Fidelity Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Maritime fidelity Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 43 N,104 35.58 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.716667
  • Longitude: 104.593000
Wreck Depth 23 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARITIME FIDELITY
Type bulk carrier
Flag PA
Length 156.7 m
Width 25.2 m
Draught 10.2
Tonnage 14921
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 1, 1999
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH517/705/02 6.7.99 SANK IN 0139.2N, 10436.0E [?KEA]. BOW SHOWS ABOVE THE WATER. (LL, 2.7.99). HH517/705/02 6.7.99 COLLIDED IN 0132.0N, 10435.0E [?KEA]. (LL, 3.7.99). HH522/400/05 8.7.99 ST IN 0132.0N, 10435.1E [WGD]. (HYDROPAC 584/99). NCA YET. HH517/705/02 15.7.99 WK IN 0143.06N, 10435.58E [WGD]. MARKED BY N CARDINAL BUOY. (HYDROPAC 612/99). HYDROPAC 584/99 CANCELLED. NCA YET. HH517/705/02 26.7.99 ISOLATED DANGER LT BUOY, FL(2)10S, ESTABLISHED IN 0143.01N, 10435.51E [WGD]. (MARINE DEPT, PENINSULAR MALAYA, NM 55(T)/99 DTD 9.7.99). NCA YET. HH517/705/02 26.7.99 WK IN 0143.06N, 10435.58E [WGD]. (NAVAREA XI 418/99 IN FORCE 10.7.99). DOUBT OVER BUOYAGE. NCA YET. 28.7.99 SUNK BY SALVORS AND HAS BEEN SECURED ON THE OCEAN FLOOR. MARKED BY BUOYS AROUND THE VESSEL AND IS BEING CHECKED PERIODICALLY BY SALVORS. VESSEL HAS BEEN FULLY PLUGGED TO ENSURE THAT NO BUNKER FUEL CAN LEAK. CARGO OF FERTILISER IS SLOWLY DISSOLVING HARMLESSLY. (LL 26.7.99). NCA. HH521/008/99 2.8.99 REPEAT OF MARINE DEPARTMENT MALAYSIA NM 55T/99, HOWEVER STATED TO BE DW. (SINGAPORE NM 116T/99). NCA. 2.11.99 PARTIAL REMOVAL OF WK COMPLETED BY SMIT. 450 TONS FUEL OIL REMOVED FROM WK. SALVAGE TEAM ALSO CUT PROTRUDING SUPERSTRUCTURES INCLUDING A DERRICK, THREE DECK CRANES, WINCHES AND DECK HOUSINGS TO ACHIEVE A 23MTRS WATER DEPTH OVER THE WK. (LL, 30.10.99). NCA. HH251/008/99 9.11.99 DELETE DW AND ISO DANGER BUOY IN 0143.01N, 10435.51E. (SINGAPORE NM 151T/99). NCA. HH517/705/02 11.11.99 DELETE ISOLATED DANGER LT BUOY. (MARINE DEPT, PENINSULAR MALAYA, NM 88/99). NCA. WK AND BUOY NOT CHARTED. HH517/705/02 2.12.99 WRECK REMOVED. (NAVAREA XI 663/99). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA, NEVER CHARTED. HH517/705/02 6.1.00 INS AS WK 23MTRS IN 0143.0N, 10435.58E [WGD]. (MARINE DEPT PENINSULAR MALAYSIA, NM 103(T)/99). - NM 400/2000. 8.6.09 DATA RE-ASSESSED. SHOWN AS WK SW 23MTRS, FROM ORIGINAL SOURCE MATERIAL MALAYSIAN TNM 103/99 ABOVE. BA 2869 [AUG '07 EDN].
Last Amended Date Jun 4, 2024

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL BUILT IN 1984. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH M TANKER NEW VENTURE, 156,307GROSS TONS. CREW OF 28 RECOVERED. (LL)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 1 43 N,104 35.58 E
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FAQ

Where is the MARITIME FIDELITY wreck located?

The MARITIME FIDELITY wreck is located at coordinates 1 43 N,104 35.58 E.

How deep is the MARITIME FIDELITY and where exactly is it located?

The MARITIME FIDELITY lies at a depth of about 23 meters and is located at coordinates 1 43 N,104 35.58 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARITIME FIDELITY?

The seabed around the MARITIME FIDELITY lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the MARITIME FIDELITY sink?

The MARITIME FIDELITY sank on Jul 1, 1999.

When was the wreck of the MARITIME FIDELITY discovered?

The wreck of the MARITIME FIDELITY was discovered in 1999.

What country did the MARITIME FIDELITY belong to?

The MARITIME FIDELITY belonged to PA.

What cargo was the MARITIME FIDELITY carrying?

The MARITIME FIDELITY was carrying chemicals,minerals.

What was the tonnage of the MARITIME FIDELITY?

The MARITIME FIDELITY had a tonnage of 14921 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARITIME FIDELITY?

The MARITIME FIDELITY is classified as a bulk carrier.

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