Northern Dancer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Northern dancer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 54.643 S,107 19.925 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -5.910717
  • Longitude: 107.332083
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name NORTHERN DANCER
Type boat
Length 27.4 m
Width 5.5 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 24, 1970
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3151/69 11.1.71 H3151/69 11.1.71 WK IN POSN 195DEGS 3.8M FROM SEDARI POINT, JAVA. LIES UPRIGHT ON BOTTOM IN GEN DEPTH 56FT. POSITION ESTABLISHED WITH SONAR RECALL BUOY. DIVERS REPORT HOLE ON PORT AFTER QUARTER 14 X 10INS DUE TO ANCHOR FLUKES OF 'AQUEDUCT' & BOTH GENERATORS DISLODGED. (LL). AWAIT INDO NM. 14.2.94 14.2.94 WK, CONSIDERED DANGEROUS IN PA 055442S, 1071948E. NO FURTHER INFO YET. INS AS DWPA. BR STD. 8.11.12 8.11.12 SHOWN IN 0554.643N, 10719.925E [WGD] ON ID300079 [EDN 4.1].
Last Amended Date Feb 17, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1966. COLLIDED WITH OIL EXPLOITATION VESSEL 'AQUEDUCT' AFTER TRANSFER OF STORES AT SEA WHILST UNDER WAY. TURNED OVER & SANK IMMEDIATELY. (LL).

General Comments

ALUMINIUM HULL, UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the NORTHERN DANCER wreck located?

The NORTHERN DANCER wreck is located at coordinates 5 54.643 S,107 19.925 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NORTHERN DANCER?

The seabed around the NORTHERN DANCER lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the NORTHERN DANCER sink?

The NORTHERN DANCER sank on Dec 24, 1970.

When was the wreck of the NORTHERN DANCER discovered?

The wreck of the NORTHERN DANCER was discovered in 1971.

What was the tonnage of the NORTHERN DANCER?

The NORTHERN DANCER had a tonnage of 90 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORTHERN DANCER?

The NORTHERN DANCER is classified as a boat.

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