Afd 23 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Afd 23 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 32.913 N,81 12.915 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.548550
  • Longitude: 81.215250
Wreck Depth 23 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AFD 23
Type Float/Floating Structure
Orientation 162
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1565/46 29.3.46 DWP CENTRED IN 083251N, 811246E: [A] LEAST DEPTH 13FMS 3FT, DIMENSIONS 50 X 65MTRS ORIENTATED 162/342DEGS; [B] DIMENSIONS 50 X 180MTRS ORIENTATED 021/201DEGS WITH CRANE ON E LIMIT & AN AREA 10X20MTRS ABOVE MHWS ON W LIMIT OF DWP [B], SW CORNER OF AREA [A] ADJOINS NW CORNER OF AREA [B], MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, FL.G, CLOSE E & G CONL BUOY SE. (C IN C, E). - FNM 151/46 & NM 1058/46. H491/55 6.6.55 AMENDED LT BUOY TO G CAN LT BUOY, FL.G.9S, CLOSE E OF DWP. (HBR MASTER, TRINCOMALEE). - NM 734/55.. H491/55 5.10.62 G CONL BUOY SE OF DWP REMOVED. (HMS BRIGHTON, HN DTD JAN'62) DELETE. BR STD. H2317/64 14.12.64 DELETED CRANE FROM E LIMIT OF DWP. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). LC 816. H2214/66 7.7.66 AMEND LT BUOY TO G CONL BUOY, CLOSE E OF DWP. (CEYLON NM 1/66). BR STD. H7585/68 12.11.68 PHOTOS INDICATE FRONT 600FT OF FLOATING DOCK HAS BEEN RAISED & FRACTURED 220FT APPROX, STILL REMAINS OR IN PROCESS OF BEING REMOVED TO NE HEAD. AREA STILL MARKED BY MOORING BUOYS. (M/S WAIPARA, HN DTD OCT'68). NCA YET. H2901/69 24.3.69 RECOVERED PART OF DOCK LIES IN FRENCH PASS, REMAINDER SHOULD BE RECOVERED BY MAY 1969. (HMS WISTON, HN). NCA. H2901/69 23.2.70 PART OF FLOATING DOCK HAS BEEN RAISED & LIES AFLOAT IN FRENCH PASS, WORK STILL IN PROGRESS TO LIFT REMAINING PIECES. AREA IS STILL MARKED BY MOORING BUOYS. (M/S WAIPARA, HN DTD 10.2.70) G CONL BUOYS TO BE DELETED IN ANTICIPATION, AWAIT COLOMBO NM FOR FURTHER ACTION. BR STD. H2901/69 27.6.78 PARTIAL REMAINS OF FLOATING DOCK, LEAST DEPTH 23MTRS, CENTRED IN 083254N, 811249E. DIMENSIONS 50 X 65MTRS. ORIENTATED 162/342DEGS, MARKED BY SMALL BUOY CLOSE SE. (M/S STRATHANNA, HN DTD 21.5.78). NC 815 & 816. H2372/77 1.6.81 AREA ABOVE MHWS NOW REMOVED, REINSERT DWP AREA S OF EXISTING DWP. (HMAS BRISBANE, HN DTD JAN 1981) CHART AS 2 DWP: [A] CENTRED IN 083254N, 811249E, LEAST DEPTH 23MTRS, DIMENSIONS50X65MTRS, LYING 162/342DEGS; [B] JOINING AREA [A] AT NW CORNER, DIMENSIONS 50 X 180MTRS, LYING 021/201DEGS. MARKED BY G MOORING BUOY. BR STD. HH506/430/01 27.11.89 DWP CENTRED IN 083254N, 811248E. DIMENSIONS 50X65MTRS, ORIENTATED 162/342DEGS, BUOY REMOVED. (SRI LANKA PORTS AUTHORITY, TELEX DTD 24.11.89) DELETE S DWP & BUOY. CHARTED LIMITS OF REMAINING DWP [A] 0832.915N, 8112.781E; [B] 0832.922N, 8112.806E; [C] 0832.888N, 8112.817E; [D] 0832.880N, 8112.791E. NE 816. HH501/350/01 13.12.90 LEAST DEPTH GIVEN AS 23.5MTRS. (DEHRA DUN NM 371/90). NCA. 9.9.14 POSN AMENDED TO AGREE WITH BA 816 [EDN 4 DTD 4.11.09].
Last Amended Date Jan 9, 2001
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FAQ

Where is the AFD 23 wreck located?

The AFD 23 wreck is located at coordinates 8 32.913 N,81 12.915 E.

How deep is the AFD 23 and where exactly is it located?

The AFD 23 lies at a depth of about 23 meters and is located at coordinates 8 32.913 N,81 12.915 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AFD 23?

The seabed around the AFD 23 lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the AFD 23 discovered?

The wreck of the AFD 23 was discovered in 1946.

What type of wreck is the AFD 23?

The AFD 23 is classified as a float/floating structure.

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