Mrica Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Mrica Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 18.133 S,136 36.533 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -5.302217
  • Longitude: 136.608883
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name MRICA
Type motor vessel
Flag ID
Length 106.3 m
Width 16 m
Draught 6.6
Tonnage 3395
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH524/351/01 18.10.90 SANK IN 051808S, 1363632E. (LL, 5.10.90) CHART AS DW PA. - NM 3098/90.
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2023

Circumstances of loss

18.9.90 ON PASSAGE ALSI TO SALAWISA, IRIAN JAYA. TOOK ON LIST AND SANK, WHEN DECK CARGO LASHINGS PARTED DURING A TROPICAL CYCLONE. (LL, 18.9.90 & 5.10.90). VESSEL, BUILT 1974, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY P.T. PERUSAHAAN PELAYARAN KHUSUS LUAR NEGERI LINTAS SAMUDERA. 1 PERSON REPORTED MISSING. (MSD)

General Comments

UK NM 4017/20

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FAQ

Where is the MRICA wreck located?

The MRICA wreck is located at coordinates 5 18.133 S,136 36.533 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MRICA?

The seabed around the MRICA lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the MRICA sink?

The MRICA sank on Jan 25, 1990.

When was the wreck of the MRICA discovered?

The wreck of the MRICA was discovered in 1990.

What country did the MRICA belong to?

The MRICA belonged to ID.

What cargo was the MRICA carrying?

The MRICA was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the MRICA?

The MRICA had a tonnage of 3395 tons.

What type of wreck is the MRICA?

The MRICA is classified as a motor vessel.

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