Minlek Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Minlek Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 6 N,117 41 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.100000
  • Longitude: 117.683333
Water Depth 1450 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MINLEK
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 115.2 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 4673
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 28, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2500/74 4.12.79 SANK IN PA 100600N, 1174100E. (LL 29.11, 30.11 & 4.12.79). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 25, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1977 BY GEIGI ZOSEN KOGYO, KURE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GENLEK NAVIGATION SA. PASSAGE SARAWAK FOR KEELUNG. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH RUSSIAN M STERN TRAWLING FISH FACTORY KALAR. CREW RESCUED BY MINLEK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MINLEK wreck located?

The MINLEK wreck is located at coordinates 10 6 N,117 41 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MINLEK?

The seabed around the MINLEK lies at approximately 1450 meters deep.

When did the MINLEK sink?

The MINLEK sank on Nov 28, 1979.

When was the wreck of the MINLEK discovered?

The wreck of the MINLEK was discovered in 1979.

What country did the MINLEK belong to?

The MINLEK belonged to PA.

What cargo was the MINLEK carrying?

The MINLEK was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the MINLEK?

The MINLEK had a tonnage of 4673 tons.

What type of wreck is the MINLEK?

The MINLEK is classified as a carrier.

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