Coral Rose Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Coral rose Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 51.5 N,67 33.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.858333
  • Longitude: 67.553333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORAL ROSE
Type fishing vessel
Flag JP
Length 82.9 m
Width 12 m
Draught 6
Orientation 330
Tonnage 1770
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 24, 1975
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 7.7.75 7.7.75 AGROUND IN 235000N, 673100E APPROX. (LLOYDS CASUALTY RETURN MAY'75) NCA YET. 3.11.75 3.11.75 VESSEL IS HIGH & DRY AND FIRMLY EMBEDDED IN MUD & SAND IN 235130N, 673312E. SHIP HEADING 330DEGS. (LL, 3.11.75) INS AS ST PA. NC 39. 5.11.77 5.11.77 STILL AGROUND & IN PROCESS OF BEING DISMANTLED. (LL, 3.12.77) NCA YET. 28.6.90 28.6.90 NOT SHOWN ON INDIAN 201 [1989 EDN]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. 8.5.06 8.5.06 STILL SHOWN AS ST PA ON RUSSIAN 42125 [PUBLISHED OCT'77 CORRECT TO 11.2.06]. NCA.
Last Amended Date May 8, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1957 BY TAIYO ZOSEN, NAGASAKI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NICHIYO STEAMSHIP CO. LTD. RAN AGROUND 65M OFF KARACHI AFTER LOSING ANCHORS IN BAD WEATHER WHILST ON PASSAGE KEELUNG TO KARACHI. ABANDONED BY 23 MAN CREW WHEN REFLOATING UNSUCCESSFUL DUE TO VESSEL BEING EMBEDDED IN MUD & SAND. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the CORAL ROSE wreck located?

The CORAL ROSE wreck is located at coordinates 23 51.5 N,67 33.2 E.

When did the CORAL ROSE sink?

The CORAL ROSE sank on May 24, 1975.

When was the wreck of the CORAL ROSE discovered?

The wreck of the CORAL ROSE was discovered in 1975.

What country did the CORAL ROSE belong to?

The CORAL ROSE belonged to JP.

What cargo was the CORAL ROSE carrying?

The CORAL ROSE was carrying fish.

What was the tonnage of the CORAL ROSE?

The CORAL ROSE had a tonnage of 1770 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORAL ROSE?

The CORAL ROSE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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