Sumber Mutiara I Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sumber mutiara i Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 26.001 S,101 45.027 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -3.433350
  • Longitude: 101.750450
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUMBER MUTIARA I
Type tanker
Flag ID
Length 42.5 m
Width 7.5 m
Draught 2.8
Tonnage 173
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2002
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jun 21, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Sumber Mutiara I is located at coordinates 3 26.001 S, 101 45.027 E in the waters off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. Originally reported as a sunken vessel in 2002, the wreck site has been officially documented by the UK Hydrographic Office and recorded in navigational charts. Updated survey data confirms the presence of the Sumber Mutiara I obstruction, which is classified as a dangerous wreck for maritime navigation. Mariners are advised that the position 3 26.001 S, 101 45.027 E represents the reported location of the submerged hull. The site is monitored for its impact on regional shipping lanes, and current charts reflect the status of this underwater obstruction.

Surveying Details

HH525/475/03 18.4.02 REPORTED SUNK IN 0326.0S, 10145.0E [UND]. (INDO NM 9/64/02). INS AS DW (STS FOR PA). - NM 2089/02. SEP 2008/000045388 18.7.08 NOT SHOWN ON INDO 359 [EDN DTD 6.06, CORR TO 24/06, 1:1,000,000]. NCA. 8.6.12 SHOWN AS DW REP (2002) IN 0325.903S, 10145.406E [WGD] ON ID200136 [EDN 3.2].

Circumstances of loss

EX-HOEI MARU NO 8 '74, EX-KOWA MARU. BUILT IN 1961 BY KOYO DOCKYARD CO LTD, MIHARA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PT SINAR SAMUDRA DJAJA, JAKARTA. 6 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 250BHP.

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FAQ

Where is the SUMBER MUTIARA I wreck located?

The SUMBER MUTIARA I wreck is located at coordinates 3 26.001 S,101 45.027 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SUMBER MUTIARA I?

The seabed around the SUMBER MUTIARA I lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SUMBER MUTIARA I discovered?

The wreck of the SUMBER MUTIARA I was discovered in 2002.

What country did the SUMBER MUTIARA I belong to?

The SUMBER MUTIARA I belonged to ID.

What was the tonnage of the SUMBER MUTIARA I?

The SUMBER MUTIARA I had a tonnage of 173 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUMBER MUTIARA I?

The SUMBER MUTIARA I is classified as a tanker.

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