Ascalon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ascalon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 11.5 N,80 2.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.191667
  • Longitude: 80.043333
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ASCALON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 88.4 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 2351
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 13, 1887
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1887
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Surveying Details 19.9.72 19.9.72 WRECKED ON PASSI ROCK, 14M N OF GALLE. (DODS). NCA, POSN 061048N, 800248E FOR FILING ONLY. 7.8.08 7.8.08 DATA RE-ASSESSED. POSN FOR FILING AMENDED TO 0611.500N, 8002.600E, TO AGREE POSN OF PASSI ROCK. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 7, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1882 BY CAMPBELL, MACINTOSH & BOWSTEAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WILLIAM MILLBURN & CO. COMPOUND INVERTED ENGINES OF 300HP. PASSAGE ADEN FOR CALCUTTA. WRECKED ON PASSI ROCK. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ASCALON wreck located?

The ASCALON wreck is located at coordinates 6 11.5 N,80 2.6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ASCALON?

The seabed around the ASCALON lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the ASCALON sink?

The ASCALON sank on Oct 13, 1887.

When was the wreck of the ASCALON discovered?

The wreck of the ASCALON was discovered in 1887.

What country did the ASCALON belong to?

The ASCALON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ASCALON carrying?

The ASCALON was carrying salt.

What was the tonnage of the ASCALON?

The ASCALON had a tonnage of 2351 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASCALON?

The ASCALON is classified as a steam ship.

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