Putera Batam Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Putera batam Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 10.99 N,102 13.91 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 2.183167
  • Longitude: 102.231833
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PUTERA BATAM
Type motor vessel
Flag ID
Tonnage 170
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 5, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH517/350/01 30.11.89 SANK OFF SUNGAI MELAKA. SALVAGE OPS IN HAND. (LL 29.11.89). NCA YET HH517/350/01 11.4.90 REPORTED REPAIRED AND REFLOATED. (LL 7.4.90). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 13, 1999

Circumstances of loss

29.11.89 HAD BEEN DAMAGED DURING BAD WEATHER WHILE ON PASSAGE BELAWAN TO BATU AMPAR, BATAM IS. WAS TOWED TO MALAYSIAN WATERS BY A THAI FV AND SANK OFF SUNGAI MELAKA IN SOUTHERN PEN. MALAYSIA. (LL 15 & 29.11.89).

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FAQ

Where is the PUTERA BATAM wreck located?

The PUTERA BATAM wreck is located at coordinates 2 10.99 N,102 13.91 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PUTERA BATAM?

The seabed around the PUTERA BATAM lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the PUTERA BATAM sink?

The PUTERA BATAM sank on Nov 5, 1989.

When was the wreck of the PUTERA BATAM discovered?

The wreck of the PUTERA BATAM was discovered in 1989.

What country did the PUTERA BATAM belong to?

The PUTERA BATAM belonged to ID.

What cargo was the PUTERA BATAM carrying?

The PUTERA BATAM was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the PUTERA BATAM?

The PUTERA BATAM had a tonnage of 170 tons.

What type of wreck is the PUTERA BATAM?

The PUTERA BATAM is classified as a motor vessel.

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