Marsbird (Possibly) Wreck

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Marsbird (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		0 59 S,104 10.417 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -0.983333
  • Longitude: 104.173617
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARSBIRD (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 53.6 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 500
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 27, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3596/73 21.2.74 H3596/73 21.2.74 STRANDED, REPD OVERTURNED IN 005855S, 1041020E APPROX. (INDO NM 436/73). INS AS ST PA. BR STD. H3596/73 5.8.76 H3596/73 5.8.76 WARNING REPEATED, BUT NOW REPD DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (INDO NM 51/75). NCA. 27.7.81 27.7.81 OB SHOWN IN 005900S, 1041025E ON INDO 40 & 41. (SHOWN AS DW ON US 71230 - NCA). AMEND TO OBSTN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Sep 8, 1989

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1954, CAPSIZED & SANK AFTER RUNNING AGROUND & DEVELOPING HEAVY LEAKAGE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY P.T. UNGGUL KARYA RAYA, VESSEL WAS EN-ROUTE FROM RIVER JAMBI, SUMATRA TO SINGAPORE.

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FAQ

Where is the MARSBIRD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MARSBIRD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 0 59 S,104 10.417 E.

When did the MARSBIRD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MARSBIRD (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 27, 1973.

When was the wreck of the MARSBIRD (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MARSBIRD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1973.

What country did the MARSBIRD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MARSBIRD (POSSIBLY) belonged to PA.

What cargo was the MARSBIRD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MARSBIRD (POSSIBLY) was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the MARSBIRD (POSSIBLY)?

The MARSBIRD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 500 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARSBIRD (POSSIBLY)?

The MARSBIRD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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