Minerva Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Minerva Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 26.033 N,95 47.083 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.433883
  • Longitude: 95.784717
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MINERVA
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 110 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 5062
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 25, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details HH525/350/01 5.2.92 REPORTED AGROUND IN 042612N, 954730E. (DG SEACOMM, TLX DTD 28.1.92). 21.2.92 STILL AGROUND IN REPD POSN. OWNERS STILL CONSIDERING WHETHER TO REFLOAT OR NOT. (LLOYDS LIST, TELECON 20.2.92). NCA YET. HH525/425/01 21.7.93 REMAINS AGROUND AND LEFT 'AS LIES' IN 042602N, 954705E. (LL 9.7.93). INS ST. - NM ACTION.
Last Amended Date Jul 4, 2018

Circumstances of loss

EX-DANG SUMUNDRA -90, EX-LADY LORA '88, EX-HOUDA G '88, EX-TAMI '85, EX-ZIPI '82, EX-MINERVRA '80, EX-CASSIOPEIA '79. BUIL TIN 1974 BY IMABARI ZOSEN, IMABARI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINERVRA SHIPPING CO SA. PASSAGE FOR CILACAP. WENT AGROUND AFTER STRIKING ANU UNDERWATER OBJECT. MASTER REPORTED: 'AN EXTRANEOUS OBJECT BUMPED THE BOTTOM OF THE VESSEL'. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MINERVA wreck located?

The MINERVA wreck is located at coordinates 4 26.033 N,95 47.083 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MINERVA?

The seabed around the MINERVA lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the MINERVA sink?

The MINERVA sank on Nov 25, 1991.

When was the wreck of the MINERVA discovered?

The wreck of the MINERVA was discovered in 1991.

What country did the MINERVA belong to?

The MINERVA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the MINERVA carrying?

The MINERVA was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the MINERVA?

The MINERVA had a tonnage of 5062 tons.

What type of wreck is the MINERVA?

The MINERVA is classified as a motor vessel.

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