Orient Welfare Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Orient welfare Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 44.02 N,79 27.11 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.733667
  • Longitude: 79.451833
Water Depth 3300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORIENT WELFARE
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 140.2 m
Width 18 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 7888
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 3, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2106/78 9.7.81 REFLOATED BY SMIT INTERNATIONAL AFTER DISCHARGE OF SOME CARGO, TOWED FROM HARBOUR & SUNK IN 054400N, 792700E APPROX IN OVER 3000MTRS. (LL, 16.6.81, 7-8.7.81). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2006

Circumstances of loss

12.6.81 BUILT IN 1957 BY ISHIKAWAJIMA JUKOGYO, TOKYO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ORIENT WELFARE SHIPPING SA. PASSAGE BUKPYONG, S KOREA FOR OMAN. SANK AT MOORING IN COLOMBO HARBOUR DUE TO HULL DAMAGE ON 12.6.81. WAS REFLOATED, TOWED AWAY & SUNK IN DEEP WATER. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ORIENT WELFARE wreck located?

The ORIENT WELFARE wreck is located at coordinates 5 44.02 N,79 27.11 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ORIENT WELFARE?

The seabed around the ORIENT WELFARE lies at approximately 3300 meters deep.

When did the ORIENT WELFARE sink?

The ORIENT WELFARE sank on Jul 3, 1981.

When was the wreck of the ORIENT WELFARE discovered?

The wreck of the ORIENT WELFARE was discovered in 1981.

What country did the ORIENT WELFARE belong to?

The ORIENT WELFARE belonged to PA.

What cargo was the ORIENT WELFARE carrying?

The ORIENT WELFARE was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the ORIENT WELFARE?

The ORIENT WELFARE had a tonnage of 7888 tons.

What type of wreck is the ORIENT WELFARE?

The ORIENT WELFARE is classified as a carrier.

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