Tipison (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Tipison (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 10.407 S,112 40.64 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -7.173450
  • Longitude: 112.677333
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name TIPISON (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag ID
Length 101.3 m
Width 15.7 m
Draught 8
Tonnage 3043
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 8, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH1274/79 3.11.83 SANK OFF GRESIK. (LL, 13.8.83). NCA YET. HH3012/80 1.12.83 DW IN 071027S, 1124035E (INDONESIAN NM 358/83). - NM 3286/83. HH3012/80 16.6.87 DW (REPD 1983) NOW SHOWN IN 071036S, 1124038E ON INDONESIAN 96 [1987 EDN]. - NM 1948/87. 9.4.92 DW STILL SHOWN IN 071027S, 1124038E ON BLOCK CORRECTION ON INDONESIAN 84 [CORRECT TO 04/94]. CHART BRANCH DECISION TO RETAIN POSN FROM INDONESIAN 96. NCA REQUIRED. HH526/550/02 11.8.94 DW SHOWN IN 071027S, 1124035E ON INDONESIAN 84 [CORRECT TO 03/94]. ALSO SHOWN ON INDONESIAN 96 [CORRECT TO 26/93]. - NM 2891/94. 16.9.05 NOW SHOWN AS DW IN 0710.402S, 11240.645E [WGD] ON INDONESIAN 84 [DEC'04 EDN]. NE 921. 10.12.12 SHOWN IN 0710.407S, 11240.640E [WGD] ON ID400096 [EDN 4.08]. SEP 2014/000159081 14.8.14 DELETE. (INDONESIAN NM 24/241/14). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Aug 14, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1968 BY IMABARI ZOSEN, IMABARI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY P.T. SULITA LINES. PASSAGE FROM BANJARMASIN, KALIMANTAN. SANK OFF GRESIK, NEAR SURBAYA, FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH INDONESIAN MV PANGEMPANG. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the TIPISON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TIPISON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 7 10.407 S,112 40.64 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TIPISON (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the TIPISON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the TIPISON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TIPISON (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 8, 1983.

When was the wreck of the TIPISON (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TIPISON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1983.

What country did the TIPISON (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TIPISON (POSSIBLY) belonged to ID.

What cargo was the TIPISON (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The TIPISON (POSSIBLY) was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the TIPISON (POSSIBLY)?

The TIPISON (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3043 tons.

What type of wreck is the TIPISON (POSSIBLY)?

The TIPISON (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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