Marvin 1 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Marvin 1 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 43.225 N,103 48.717 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 3.720417
  • Longitude: 103.811950
Wreck Depth 10.3 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARVIN 1 (POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag HN
Length 63 m
Width 10 m
Draught 4.7
Tonnage 693
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1992
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Surveying Details HH517/730/01 8.12.92 OIL SLICKS, THOUGHT TO BE FROM THIS VESSEL SIGHTED 23 MILES OFF KUALA SUNGAI PAHANG. (LL, 18, 19, 20 & 27.11.92). NCA, FOR FILING ONLY. HH517/730/02 14.6.99 LOCATED IN 0343.21N, 10348.71E [WGD] USING GPS. APPROX LEAST DEPTH 10MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. BOWS E. SANDY BOTTOM. VESSEL LIES ON ITS PORT SIDE. A MODERN CARGO SHIP, RECENTLY SUNK. (V SKOGLIE, FAX DTD 4.6.99, IN HH100/351/14). INS AS USC 10MTRS. - NM 2590/99. HH517/730/03 12.7.00 WK 10.3MTRS IN 0343.23N, 10348.82E [KEA]. (MALAYSIAN NM 4/82/00). AMEND TO WK 10.3MTRS. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 0343.225N, 10348.717E.
Last Amended Date Aug 13, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1981 BY KINOURA ZOSEN KK, HAKATA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARVIN MARINE INC. PASSAGE SINGAPORE FOR BANGKOK. TOOK ON A LIST IN ROUGH SEAS, WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK. COULD NOT BE FOUND BY SAR AIRCRAFT AND TUGS. CREW OF 8 RECOVERED FROM LIFEBOATS.

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS PORT SIDE, BOWS E

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 3 43.225 N,103 48.717 E
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FAQ

Where is the MARVIN 1 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MARVIN 1 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 3 43.225 N,103 48.717 E.

How deep is the MARVIN 1 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MARVIN 1 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 10.3 meters and is located at coordinates 3 43.225 N,103 48.717 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARVIN 1 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MARVIN 1 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the MARVIN 1 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MARVIN 1 (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 17, 1992.

When was the wreck of the MARVIN 1 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MARVIN 1 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1992.

What country did the MARVIN 1 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MARVIN 1 (POSSIBLY) belonged to HN.

What was the tonnage of the MARVIN 1 (POSSIBLY)?

The MARVIN 1 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 693 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARVIN 1 (POSSIBLY)?

The MARVIN 1 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.

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