Bamboo Root Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bamboo root Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 28 N,80 23 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.466667
  • Longitude: 80.383333
Water Depth 4200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BAMBOO ROOT
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 147.7 m
Width 19.2 m
Draught 11.1
Tonnage 8820
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 8, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2106/78 24.1.83 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 052800N, 802300E. (LL,10 & 11.1.83). NCA, PLOTS IN OVER 4000MTRS. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 28, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1958 BY MITSUBISHI ZOSEN K.K., HIROSHIMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ROSE LEAF NAVIGATION CO., S.A. PASSAGE KARWAR TO SOUTH KOREA. SPRANG A LEAK IN HER HOLDS & SANK IN SOUTHERN TERRITORIAL WATERS OF SRI LANKA. ALL CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the BAMBOO ROOT wreck located?

The BAMBOO ROOT wreck is located at coordinates 5 28 N,80 23 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BAMBOO ROOT?

The seabed around the BAMBOO ROOT lies at approximately 4200 meters deep.

When did the BAMBOO ROOT sink?

The BAMBOO ROOT sank on Jan 8, 1983.

When was the wreck of the BAMBOO ROOT discovered?

The wreck of the BAMBOO ROOT was discovered in 1983.

What country did the BAMBOO ROOT belong to?

The BAMBOO ROOT belonged to PA.

What cargo was the BAMBOO ROOT carrying?

The BAMBOO ROOT was carrying metal: concentrate and products,ore.

What was the tonnage of the BAMBOO ROOT?

The BAMBOO ROOT had a tonnage of 8820 tons.

What type of wreck is the BAMBOO ROOT?

The BAMBOO ROOT is classified as a motor vessel.

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