Pacific Jaya Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pacific jaya Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 7.02 N,81 40.11 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.117000
  • Longitude: 81.668500
Water Depth 2070 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PACIFIC JAYA
Type motor vessel
Flag MY
Length 94.8 m
Width 14.5 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 2587
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 8, 1987
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2106/78 3.7.87 SANK IN 060700N, 814000E APPROX. (LL, 13.6.87). NCA, PLOTS IN OVER 1000MTRS. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 28, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1970 BY SHIN NANIWA DOCK CO., LTD., OSAKA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SYARIKAT PACIFIC MULIA SENDIRIAN BERHAD. PASSAGE MALAYSIA FOR KANDLA. SANK AFTER RAPIDLY TAKING IN WATER IN NO.1 HOLD. 17 SURVIVORS FROM 20 CREW. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the PACIFIC JAYA wreck located?

The PACIFIC JAYA wreck is located at coordinates 6 7.02 N,81 40.11 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PACIFIC JAYA?

The seabed around the PACIFIC JAYA lies at approximately 2070 meters deep.

When did the PACIFIC JAYA sink?

The PACIFIC JAYA sank on Jun 8, 1987.

When was the wreck of the PACIFIC JAYA discovered?

The wreck of the PACIFIC JAYA was discovered in 1987.

What country did the PACIFIC JAYA belong to?

The PACIFIC JAYA belonged to MY.

What cargo was the PACIFIC JAYA carrying?

The PACIFIC JAYA was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the PACIFIC JAYA?

The PACIFIC JAYA had a tonnage of 2587 tons.

What type of wreck is the PACIFIC JAYA?

The PACIFIC JAYA is classified as a motor vessel.

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