Myoko Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Myoko Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 5.672 N,100 40.427 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 3.094533
  • Longitude: 100.673783
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MYOKO
Type cruiser (merchant)
Flag JP
Length 195.1 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 10000
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 4, 1946
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H1142/46 6.7.46 SCUTTLED IN 030536N, 1004036E, IN GEN DEPTH 51.5FMS [94MTRS]. (HMS PICKLE, SIGNAL DTD 4.7.46). CHART AS NDW. NOTE. H3953/54 22.1.70 NOT SHOWN ON INDONESIAN 10. NCA. 13.9.73 NOW CHARTED AS USC 15MTRS [TONNAGE KNOWN]. NC 1353. H3668/75 9.8.75 WK 14.6MTRS IN 030554N, 1004042E. (HAMBURG NM 3970/75). NCA. H4779/75 5.11.75 REPD TO HAVE LEAST DEPTH OF 14.6MTRS. (DHI LETTER 1325/75 N3, DTD 13.10.75). NCA. H1274/76 11.3.76 CONSIDERED TO BE WK USC 15.0MTRS. (HYDROPAC 424/76). NCA. H4314/73 18.6.76 RECALCULATED AS WK USC 30.0MTRS. (TONNAGE & SINKING DATE KNOWN). - NM 818/76. 9.9.85 NRE 31B/2712 ENQUIRY RE PURCHASE OF THIS WK BY ZONDERWATER SERVICES, SINGAPORE. 7.7.97 NOW CHARTED AS NDW [DECISION BY CB7]. NE 1353 [3RD SCALE]. 19.9.98 NOW CHARTED AS WK USC PA 30MTRS IN 030536N, 1104042E [KEA]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 3940 [LARGEST SCALE]. SEP2006/000404609 7.3.07 WK USC 30MTRS SHOWN IN 0305.65N, 10040.44E [WGD] ON MALAYSIAN 540 [DEC '05 EDN]. LARGER SCALE MALAYSIAN 532 [APR '03 EDN] AGREES. SOME DISCREPANCIES EXIST WITH RESPECT TO THE HORIZONTAL DATUMS OF BA & MALAYSIAN CHARTS WITHIN THE AREA. RETAIN AS PA BUT INS IN 0305.66N, 10040.52E [KEA]. BR STD. 30.5.12 [WGD] POSN: 0305.672N, 10040.427E. NE 3940.
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2023

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, SCUTTLED BY HMS PICKLE. (JANES 1942, P.297 FOR DIMENSIONS).

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FAQ

Where is the MYOKO wreck located?

The MYOKO wreck is located at coordinates 3 5.672 N,100 40.427 E.

How deep is the MYOKO and where exactly is it located?

The MYOKO lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 3 5.672 N,100 40.427 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MYOKO?

The seabed around the MYOKO lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the MYOKO sink?

The MYOKO sank on Jul 4, 1946.

When was the wreck of the MYOKO discovered?

The wreck of the MYOKO was discovered in 1946.

What country did the MYOKO belong to?

The MYOKO belonged to JP.

What was the tonnage of the MYOKO?

The MYOKO had a tonnage of 10000 tons.

What type of wreck is the MYOKO?

The MYOKO is classified as a cruiser (merchant).

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