Pulau Kidjang Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Pulau kidjang Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 6.538 N,111 10.278 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 2.108967
  • Longitude: 111.171300
Wreck Depth -1.4 m
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PULAU KIDJANG
Type motor vessel
Flag SG
Length 37 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 229
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 27, 1973
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2813/71 29.12.73 POSN 021000N, 1110500E APPROX, OFF KUALA RAJANG. (LLOYDS VOL.214) NAVEAM 001/74 ISSUED. 5.1.74 LOCATED BY AIRCRAFT ABOUT 3M FROM SELALANG LTHO, & 2.8M FROM TG. JERIJEH LTHO. NOW LYING HULL UP, ON A SANDBANK ABOUT 1M FROM WHERE SHE SANK. (LLOYDS VOL.215) THIS PRESUMABLY PUTS THE WK ON WONG SAND IN 020636N, 1110942E APPROX. LTR BEING SENT TO THE DIRECTOR OF MARINE, KUCHING. H2813/71 6.2.74 ST (DR 4FT) IN 020634N, 1111002E, MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, FL.G [PRESUMABLY CLOSE N]. (SARAWAK NM 4/74) - NM 356/74. H2813/71 6.1.75 WK BUOY REMOVED. (SARAWAK NM 37/74) - NM 133/75. H4670/75 13.5.76 SHOWN AS ST DRIES 1.4MTRS IN 020633N, 1111002E & DR 1.4MTRS ON SARAWAK MARINE DEPT SURVEY 1975 [K7434]. BR STD. 4.1.93 SHOWN AS STP, LYING 230/050 DEGS, LENGTH 370MTRS, DRYING 1.4MTRS ON MALAYSIA 7215 [JUN'92 EDN]. NCA, RETAIN AS ST DRIES I.4MTRS, VESSEL WAS ONLY 121FT [37MTRS] LONG.[ORIENTATION BELEIVED TO BE THAT OF THE SYMBOL, NOT NECESSARILY THE WRECK]. 22.4.04 WGD POSN SUPPLIED BY GEODESY: 0206.531N, 11110.255E. NC 161. 9.2.05 SHOWN IN 0206.520N, 11110.270E [WGD] ON SARAWAK 1440 [SEP'04 EDN]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2025

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE KUCHING FOR SIBU. SANK IN ROUGH SEAS OFF TANJONG JERIJEH, RAJANG. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 2 6.538 N,111 10.278 E
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FAQ

Where is the PULAU KIDJANG wreck located?

The PULAU KIDJANG wreck is located at coordinates 2 6.538 N,111 10.278 E.

How deep is the PULAU KIDJANG and where exactly is it located?

The PULAU KIDJANG lies at a depth of about -1.4 meters and is located at coordinates 2 6.538 N,111 10.278 E.

When did the PULAU KIDJANG sink?

The PULAU KIDJANG sank on Dec 27, 1973.

When was the wreck of the PULAU KIDJANG discovered?

The wreck of the PULAU KIDJANG was discovered in 1973.

What country did the PULAU KIDJANG belong to?

The PULAU KIDJANG belonged to SG.

What was the tonnage of the PULAU KIDJANG?

The PULAU KIDJANG had a tonnage of 229 tons.

What type of wreck is the PULAU KIDJANG?

The PULAU KIDJANG is classified as a motor vessel.

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