Day Break Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Day break Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 50.02 N,80 30.11 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.833667
  • Longitude: 80.501833
Water Depth 800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAY BREAK
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 18, 1987
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2106/78 24.8.87 SANK NEAR DONDRA HEAD LIGHTHOUSE, 170KM S OF COLOMBO. (LL, 21.7.87). NCA, POSN 055000N, 803000E. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2009

Circumstances of loss

21.7.87 SANK IN ROUGH SEAS NEAR DONDRA HEAD LT HO, 170KM S OF COLOMBO. ALL 30 CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. (LL, 21.7.87)

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FAQ

Where is the DAY BREAK wreck located?

The DAY BREAK wreck is located at coordinates 5 50.02 N,80 30.11 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DAY BREAK?

The seabed around the DAY BREAK lies at approximately 800 meters deep.

When did the DAY BREAK sink?

The DAY BREAK sank on Jul 18, 1987.

When was the wreck of the DAY BREAK discovered?

The wreck of the DAY BREAK was discovered in 1987.

What country did the DAY BREAK belong to?

The DAY BREAK belonged to PA.

What type of wreck is the DAY BREAK?

The DAY BREAK is classified as a motor vessel.

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