Meridian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Meridian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 12 N,105 32 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.200000
  • Longitude: 105.533333
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name MERIDIAN
Type carrier
Flag TH
Length 94.5 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2540
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 26, 1997
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH546/400/02 12.9.97 CAPSIZED IN 081500N, 1053200E. (LL 27.8.97). NCA. HH546/400/02 12.9.97 SANK IN 081200N, 1053200E. (LL 29.8.97). INS AS DWPA. - NM 3664/97.
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BELIEVED TO HAVE CAPSIZED AND LATER SANK. ALL CREW RESCUED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 8 12 N,105 32 E
Meridian on Wreck Map Meridian Wreck on Google Map

More Carrier Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the MERIDIAN wreck located?

The MERIDIAN wreck is located at coordinates 8 12 N,105 32 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MERIDIAN?

The seabed around the MERIDIAN lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the MERIDIAN sink?

The MERIDIAN sank on Aug 26, 1997.

When was the wreck of the MERIDIAN discovered?

The wreck of the MERIDIAN was discovered in 1997.

What country did the MERIDIAN belong to?

The MERIDIAN belonged to TH.

What cargo was the MERIDIAN carrying?

The MERIDIAN was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the MERIDIAN?

The MERIDIAN had a tonnage of 2540 tons.

What type of wreck is the MERIDIAN?

The MERIDIAN is classified as a carrier.

Back to Wrecks