Ocean Royal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ocean royal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 40 N,80 33 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.666667
  • Longitude: 80.550000
Water Depth 2900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN ROYAL
Type motor vessel
Flag SC
Length 142.9 m
Width 18.2 m
Draught 11.6
Tonnage 7920
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,timber,cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 26, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source other
Surveying Details 6.3.78 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 054342N, 803330E. (UID 1/78). NCA, PLOTS IN OVER 2000MTRS. 9.11.90 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 054000N, 803300E. (MSD). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 28, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1957 BY KAWASAKI DOCKYARD CO., LTD., KOBE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OCEAN ROYAL NAVIGATION CORP. PASSAGE HONG KONG FOR SALALAH. SPRANG A LEAK IN FORWARD HOLDS & SANK S OF SRI LANKA. ALL CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN ROYAL wreck located?

The OCEAN ROYAL wreck is located at coordinates 5 40 N,80 33 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OCEAN ROYAL?

The seabed around the OCEAN ROYAL lies at approximately 2900 meters deep.

When did the OCEAN ROYAL sink?

The OCEAN ROYAL sank on Jan 26, 1978.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN ROYAL discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN ROYAL was discovered in 1978.

What country did the OCEAN ROYAL belong to?

The OCEAN ROYAL belonged to SC.

What cargo was the OCEAN ROYAL carrying?

The OCEAN ROYAL was carrying general and mixed goods,timber,cement.

What was the tonnage of the OCEAN ROYAL?

The OCEAN ROYAL had a tonnage of 7920 tons.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN ROYAL?

The OCEAN ROYAL is classified as a motor vessel.

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