Chief Dragon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Chief dragon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 57.535 N,79 45.739 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.958917
  • Longitude: 79.762317
Wreck Depth 24 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHIEF DRAGON
Type bulk carrier
Flag PA
Length 112.8 m
Width 22.9 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 4909
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo vehicles
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 18, 1983
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H726/65 8.4.83 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 065700N, 794500E. (LLOYDS VOL.251). SALVAGE OPS ABANDONED. (LLOYDS VOL.252). H726/65 12.4.83 G CAN LT BUOY, FL.G.5S LAID IN 065700N, 794500E, MARKING DW (MAST). (SRI LANKA PORTS AUTHORITY, TELEX DTD 12.4.83). - NM 1131/83. H726/65 6.6.83 WK NOW REPD IN 065742N, 794530E. MAST NO LONGER VISIBLE. LT BUOY NOW 238DEG, 5M FROM COLOMBO LT. (NAVAREA VIII 380/83). NCA YET. H726/65 4.7.83 NAVAREA VIII 380/83 DETAILS CONFIRMED. (SRI LANKA PORTS AUTHORITY, TELEX DTD 1.7.83). LEAST DEPTH OVER WK REPORTED TO BE ABOUT 3MTRS. (HYDRO, SYDNEY, 200630Z MAY 83). - NM 1884/83 [& NM 2388/86 MISSED SCALE]. HH501/350/01 2.7.90 WK POSN NOW REPD FOUL. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HAMBURG NM (67)GB813/25/90). NCA YET, TELEXED SRI LANKA PORT AUTHORITY. HH501/350/01 16.8.90 NOW CLEARED BY UNDERWATER EXPLOSIVES TO MINIMUM DEPTH OF 60FT. WK BUOY SANK DURING CLEARANCE OPS. AREA CLEAR FOR NAVIGATION BUT FOUL FOR ANCHORING. (DEPUTY HBR MASTER, SRI LANKA PORTS AUTHORITY, TELEX DTD 19.7.90). INS AS WK PA 18.5MTRS, NO BUOY. - NM 2475/90. 17.3.92 WGD POSN: 065742.5N, 794538E. NC 1655. HH506/410/02 7.11.96 EXISTANCE CONFIRMED. (SRI LANKA PORTS AUTHORITY, LTR DTD 1.11.96). SEP 2019/000028158 13.02.19 WK LOCATED IN 0657.520N, 7945.620E [WGD]. (INDIAN NM 049/19, DTD 03.19). AMEND TO DW 21MTRS IN NEW POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 12, 2023

Circumstances of loss

13.3.83 BUILT 1977 BY HONDA ZOSEN, SAIKI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DRAGON ENTERPRISES S.A. PASSAGE YOKOHAMA FOR BAHRAIN. CAUGHT FIRE 150M SE OF DONDRA HEAD ON 13.3.83 & ABANDONED BY CREW. TAKEN IN TOW TO ANCHORAGE OFF COLOMBO, WHERE IT SANK. ALL CARGO DESTROYED OR SEVERELY DAMAGED. 12 CREW SAFE. (MSD).

General Comments

UK NM 4158/23

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FAQ

Where is the CHIEF DRAGON wreck located?

The CHIEF DRAGON wreck is located at coordinates 6 57.535 N,79 45.739 E.

How deep is the CHIEF DRAGON and where exactly is it located?

The CHIEF DRAGON lies at a depth of about 24 meters and is located at coordinates 6 57.535 N,79 45.739 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHIEF DRAGON?

The seabed around the CHIEF DRAGON lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the CHIEF DRAGON sink?

The CHIEF DRAGON sank on Mar 18, 1983.

When was the wreck of the CHIEF DRAGON discovered?

The wreck of the CHIEF DRAGON was discovered in 1983.

What country did the CHIEF DRAGON belong to?

The CHIEF DRAGON belonged to PA.

What cargo was the CHIEF DRAGON carrying?

The CHIEF DRAGON was carrying vehicles.

What was the tonnage of the CHIEF DRAGON?

The CHIEF DRAGON had a tonnage of 4909 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHIEF DRAGON?

The CHIEF DRAGON is classified as a bulk carrier.

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