Rui Da Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rui da Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
11 47.3 N,109 54.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.788333
  • Longitude: 109.908333
Water Depth 1500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RUI DA
Type carrier
Flag VC
Length 113.9 m
Width 17.5 m
Draught 7.1
Tonnage 4942
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 27, 2000
Original Detection Year 2000
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 1.2.00 EPIRB ALERT RECEIVED FROM 1147.3N, 10954.5E. VESSEL CONFIRMED SUNK. (LL 28.1.00). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 14, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1977. PASSAGE MALAYSIA FOR CHINA. TOOK WATER IN FORCE 7-8 WITH ROUGH SEA AND HEAVY SWELL. LATER SANK. CREW RECOVERED BY MV UNIFORTUNE. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the RUI DA wreck located?

The RUI DA wreck is located at coordinates 11 47.3 N,109 54.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RUI DA?

The seabed around the RUI DA lies at approximately 1500 meters deep.

When did the RUI DA sink?

The RUI DA sank on Jan 27, 2000.

When was the wreck of the RUI DA discovered?

The wreck of the RUI DA was discovered in 2000.

What country did the RUI DA belong to?

The RUI DA belonged to VC.

What cargo was the RUI DA carrying?

The RUI DA was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the RUI DA?

The RUI DA had a tonnage of 4942 tons.

What type of wreck is the RUI DA?

The RUI DA is classified as a carrier.