Regent Kapuas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Regent kapuas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 17 N,115 37 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.283333
  • Longitude: 115.616667
Wreck Depth 15 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REGENT KAPUAS
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 100 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 5654
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 21, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details HH553/350/01 3.5.90 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 221700N, 1153700E. (HYDROPAC 466/90). NCA YET. HH553/350/01 3.5.90 VESSEL SANK VERY QUICKLY AFTER COLLISION ABOUT 80M E OF WAGLAN IS. (LL, 22.4.90). NCA YET. HH553/350/01 29.8.91 WK IN 221700N, 1153700E APPROX. (US NM 93730/32/91). CHART AS USCPA 15MTRS. - NM 2641/91. 28.8.98 INS ON BA 1968 & 3489. - NM 2554/98. HH548/448/08 18.1.05 NOT SHOWN ON CHINESE 15010 [2004 EDN, 1:500,000]. DELETE. - NM 1068/05.
Last Amended Date Feb 23, 2005

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH PANAMANIAN M CONTAINER VESSEL OCEAN BLESSING, WHILE ON PASSAGE YOKOHAMA TO HONG KONG.

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FAQ

Where is the REGENT KAPUAS wreck located?

The REGENT KAPUAS wreck is located at coordinates 22 17 N,115 37 E.

How deep is the REGENT KAPUAS and where exactly is it located?

The REGENT KAPUAS lies at a depth of about 15 meters and is located at coordinates 22 17 N,115 37 E.

How deep is the seabed around the REGENT KAPUAS?

The seabed around the REGENT KAPUAS lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the REGENT KAPUAS sink?

The REGENT KAPUAS sank on Apr 21, 1990.

When was the wreck of the REGENT KAPUAS discovered?

The wreck of the REGENT KAPUAS was discovered in 1990.

What country did the REGENT KAPUAS belong to?

The REGENT KAPUAS belonged to PA.

What cargo was the REGENT KAPUAS carrying?

The REGENT KAPUAS was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the REGENT KAPUAS?

The REGENT KAPUAS had a tonnage of 5654 tons.

What type of wreck is the REGENT KAPUAS?

The REGENT KAPUAS is classified as a motor vessel.

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