Seng Giap Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Seng giap Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
2 2.4 N,109 39.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 2.040000
  • Longitude: 109.653333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name SENG GIAP
Type motor vessel
Flag MY
Length 68 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 942
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 30, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4349/77 20.1.84 STRANDED IN 020106N, 1093902E. (LL, 7.1.84) - R/S. 27.2.84 STRANDED AT TANJONG DATU. NO SALVAGE YET ATTEMPTED. DECLARED TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 25.2.84) - NFA. H4349/77 30.8.84 LETTER FROM SURVEYORS IN ATTENDANCE GIVING POSN AS 020224N, 1093912E & THAT THE WK IS CONSPIC. (DAVID Y SEHEULT 25.4.84) - NM 2468/84. H4349/77 22.11.84 REFLOATED AND TOWED TO SINGAPORE FOR SCRAP. (DAVID SEHEULT, 10.9.84) - AMEND TO LIFT - NM 3249/84.
Last Amended Date Jan 31, 1985

Circumstances of loss

7.1.84 STRANDED WHILE EN ROUTE SIBU AND KUCHING FOR SINGAPORE. (LL, 3 & 7.1.84)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 2 2.4 N,109 39.2 E
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FAQ

Where is the SENG GIAP wreck located?

The SENG GIAP wreck is located at coordinates 2 2.4 N,109 39.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SENG GIAP?

The seabed around the SENG GIAP lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the SENG GIAP sink?

The SENG GIAP sank on Dec 30, 1983.

When was the wreck of the SENG GIAP discovered?

The wreck of the SENG GIAP was discovered in 1983.

What country did the SENG GIAP belong to?

The SENG GIAP belonged to MY.

What cargo was the SENG GIAP carrying?

The SENG GIAP was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SENG GIAP?

The SENG GIAP had a tonnage of 942 tons.

What type of wreck is the SENG GIAP?

The SENG GIAP is classified as a motor vessel.