Walian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Walian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 12.924 S,106 44.681 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -5.215400
  • Longitude: 106.744683
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name WALIAN
Type motor vessel
Flag ID
Length 74.7 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 997
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 31, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH524/350/01 12.4.89 DUMPED IN 051300S, 1064430E. POSN DESIGNATED BY INDONESIAN AUTHORITIES. (LL, 24.3.89). BR STD. HH533/600/01 19.9.90 WK SOUTH OF BETING RAJA SHOWS ABOVE WATER. (C H JAMES, HN 26.6.90). NC 2056. 8.1.10 SHOWN IN 0513.00S, 10644.50E [WGD] ON NE 2056 [DEC' 08 EDN].
Last Amended Date Sep 15, 2025

Circumstances of loss

25.6.88 SANK ORIGINALLY 25.6.88 WHILE ON PASSAGE TANJUNG PRIOK TO LABUAN WITH CARGO OF OIL WELL CEMENT [SEE 47573]. WAS CUT INTO 3 SECTIONS, LIFTED AND DUMPED IN PRESENT POSN BY SMIT TAK TOWAGE & SALVAGE (S) PTE., AS REQUIRED BY INDONESIAN AUTHORITIES.

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FAQ

Where is the WALIAN wreck located?

The WALIAN wreck is located at coordinates 5 12.924 S,106 44.681 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WALIAN?

The seabed around the WALIAN lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the WALIAN sink?

The WALIAN sank on Jan 31, 1989.

When was the wreck of the WALIAN discovered?

The wreck of the WALIAN was discovered in 1989.

What country did the WALIAN belong to?

The WALIAN belonged to ID.

What cargo was the WALIAN carrying?

The WALIAN was carrying cement,oil.

What was the tonnage of the WALIAN?

The WALIAN had a tonnage of 997 tons.

What type of wreck is the WALIAN?

The WALIAN is classified as a motor vessel.

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