Siau Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Siau Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 53.6 N,116 20 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.893333
  • Longitude: 116.333333
Water Depth 300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SIAU
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 106.7 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3827
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 19, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SUFFERED INGRESS OF WATER IN 203800N, 1162200E. (MSD). HH553/730/01 13.1.93 ABANDONED IN 205648N, 1162224E. (LL, 21.12.92). ABANDONED IN APPROX 205336N, 1162000E. (LL, 29.12.92). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 25, 2006

Circumstances of loss

EX-EASTERN HOPE '89, EX-HAPPY STAR '86, EX-BOSWICK '81. BUILT IN 1975 BY KK UWAJIMA ZOSENSHO, UWAJIMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BETHESDA NAVIGATION SA. PASSAGE PONTIANAK FOR SHANTOU. SUFFERED INGRESS OF WATER INTO NO 2 HOLD DURING NEAR-GALE CONDITIONS. ENGINE ROOM FLOODED THE FOLLOWING DAY AND WAS ABANDONED. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SIAU wreck located?

The SIAU wreck is located at coordinates 20 53.6 N,116 20 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SIAU?

The seabed around the SIAU lies at approximately 300 meters deep.

When did the SIAU sink?

The SIAU sank on Dec 19, 1992.

When was the wreck of the SIAU discovered?

The wreck of the SIAU was discovered in 1992.

What country did the SIAU belong to?

The SIAU belonged to PA.

What cargo was the SIAU carrying?

The SIAU was carrying timber,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the SIAU?

The SIAU had a tonnage of 3827 tons.

What type of wreck is the SIAU?

The SIAU is classified as a carrier.

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