Oakwood Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Oakwood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 40.213 N,96 14.07 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.670217
  • Longitude: 96.234500
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OAKWOOD
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 121 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 2583
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 27, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3122/79 10.9.84 H3122/79 10.9.84 AGROUND NEAR THILAWA ANCHORAGE IN 8FT OF WATER. (LL, 31.8.84). NCA YET. H3122/79 24.4.85 H3122/79 24.4.85 LIES IN 164008N, 961415E. NOW IN POSSESSION OF COMMITTEE FOR RECEIVING AND DISPOSING OF WRECK. (LL, 3.1.85 & 9.4.85). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 12, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1964 BY ELSINGOR SKIBSV OG MASKINBYG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MAMONI SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE RANGOON FOR BANGLADESH. DRAGGED ANCHOR AND GROUNDED. THREE OUT OF FOUR HOLDS STARTED TO LEAK AFTER UNSUCCESSFUL REFLOATING ATTEMPT. ABANDONED AS CTL. (MDS).

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FAQ

Where is the OAKWOOD wreck located?

The OAKWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 16 40.213 N,96 14.07 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OAKWOOD?

The seabed around the OAKWOOD lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the OAKWOOD sink?

The OAKWOOD sank on Aug 27, 1984.

When was the wreck of the OAKWOOD discovered?

The wreck of the OAKWOOD was discovered in 1984.

What country did the OAKWOOD belong to?

The OAKWOOD belonged to PA.

What cargo was the OAKWOOD carrying?

The OAKWOOD was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the OAKWOOD?

The OAKWOOD had a tonnage of 2583 tons.

What type of wreck is the OAKWOOD?

The OAKWOOD is classified as a motor vessel.

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