Thorsall Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Thorsall Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 50 S,105 17 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -6.833333
  • Longitude: 105.283333
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name THORSALL
Type tanker
Flag NO
Length 220.7 m
Width 29.6 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 27040
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 1, 1965
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3151/69 31.3.69 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 065000S, 1051700E APPROX. (LL NOV'65). AWAIT FURTHER DETAILS. NCA.. 5.6.04 POSN GIVEN AS 0650.00S, 10520.00E. (MSD). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1961 BY UDDEVALLAVARET A/B, UDDEVALLA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S THOR DAHL. PASSAGE BOTANY BAY FOR DUMAI, INDONESIA. RAN AGROUND ON A ROCK AT ENTRANCE TO SUNDA STRAIT, NEAR GUHA KOLAK IN HEAVY SEAS. ABANDONED AS CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the THORSALL wreck located?

The THORSALL wreck is located at coordinates 6 50 S,105 17 E.

How deep is the seabed around the THORSALL?

The seabed around the THORSALL lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the THORSALL sink?

The THORSALL sank on Nov 1, 1965.

When was the wreck of the THORSALL discovered?

The wreck of the THORSALL was discovered in 1965.

What country did the THORSALL belong to?

The THORSALL belonged to NO.

What cargo was the THORSALL carrying?

The THORSALL was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the THORSALL?

The THORSALL had a tonnage of 27040 tons.

What type of wreck is the THORSALL?

The THORSALL is classified as a tanker.

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