Maldive Sailor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Maldive sailor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 24.1 N,76 42.44 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.401667
  • Longitude: 76.707333
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MALDIVE SAILOR
Type carrier
Flag MV
Length 105.2 m
Width 15.7 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 3678
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 19, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 6.7.77 6.7.77 AREA OF LAST MESSAGE SEARCHED BUT NO TRACE OF VESSEL OR WRECKAGE FOUND. (LL 6.7.77). POSN 082400N, 764200E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1958 BY A STEPHEN & SONS LTD, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MALDIVES SHIPPING LTD. PASSAGE KARACHI FOR COLUMBO. WAS ABANDONED AFTER COLLISION WITH JAPANESE S TANKER 'JAPAN DAISY' WHEN WATER REACHED MAIN DECK. PRESUMED SUNK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MALDIVE SAILOR wreck located?

The MALDIVE SAILOR wreck is located at coordinates 8 24.1 N,76 42.44 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MALDIVE SAILOR?

The seabed around the MALDIVE SAILOR lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the MALDIVE SAILOR sink?

The MALDIVE SAILOR sank on Jun 19, 1977.

When was the wreck of the MALDIVE SAILOR discovered?

The wreck of the MALDIVE SAILOR was discovered in 1977.

What country did the MALDIVE SAILOR belong to?

The MALDIVE SAILOR belonged to MV.

What was the tonnage of the MALDIVE SAILOR?

The MALDIVE SAILOR had a tonnage of 3678 tons.

What type of wreck is the MALDIVE SAILOR?

The MALDIVE SAILOR is classified as a carrier.

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