Sahabat Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sahabat Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 39.4 S,106 56.1 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -5.656667
  • Longitude: 106.935000
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name Sahabat
Type motor vessel
Flag ID
Length 72 m
Tonnage 1085
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 21, 2014
Original Detection Year 2014
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details SEP 2014/000022998 31.1.14 KM SAHABAT SUNK IN 0545.117S, 10702.083E [WGD]. (JAKARTA NAVWARNING 18/14 DTD 28.1.14). INS AS DWPA. - NM 903/14. SEP 2014/000033728 17.2.14 LAST POSN ON 30.1.14 WAS REPORTED AS 0539.40S, 10656.10E [WGD]. (JAKARTA NAVWARNING 28/14 DTD 12.2.14). AMEND POSN. - NM 1258/14.
Last Amended Date Sep 15, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1982. PASSAGE FOR TANJUNG PINANG WITH 139 PASSENGERS & 26 CREW. WEATHER WORSENED AND WAVES INCREASED TO 5 FEET. STEERING WAS LOST THE VESSEL CAPSIZED ONTO HER STBD SIDE. SEVEN MISSING.

General Comments

Rep (2014)

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FAQ

Where is the Sahabat wreck located?

The Sahabat wreck is located at coordinates 5 39.4 S,106 56.1 E.

How deep is the seabed around the Sahabat?

The seabed around the Sahabat lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the Sahabat sink?

The Sahabat sank on Jan 21, 2014.

When was the wreck of the Sahabat discovered?

The wreck of the Sahabat was discovered in 2014.

What country did the Sahabat belong to?

The Sahabat belonged to ID.

What was the tonnage of the Sahabat?

The Sahabat had a tonnage of 1085 tons.

What type of wreck is the Sahabat?

The Sahabat is classified as a motor vessel.

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