Peace Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Peace Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 55.02 N,79 20.11 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.917000
  • Longitude: 79.335167
Water Depth 2000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PEACE
Type bulk carrier
Flag BZ
Length 228.6 m
Width 32.2 m
Draught 12.9
Tonnage 32351
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 28, 1999
Original Detection Year 1999
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH506/410/04 4.2.99 SANK 32 OR 35 MILES OFF COLUMBO. (LL 29.1.99 & 1.2.99). PLOTS IN PA 0655.00N, 7920.00E [UND]. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 4, 1999

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL HAD BEEN WAITING OFF COLUMBO FOR REPAIRS SINCE 11.1998. HAD 14 FOOT LONG CRACK IN HULL WHICH HAD NOT BEEN PROPERLY REPAIRED. CONSIDERED THAT ENGINE VIBRATIONS WHILST UNDERWAY CAUSED THE CRACK TO WIDEN AND LET IN WATER. CREW OF 16 RESCUED BY A TUG SENT FROM COLUMBO. ORIGINAL PASSAGE DURBAN (9.1998) FOR POHANG. VESSEL BUILT IN 1971.

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FAQ

Where is the PEACE wreck located?

The PEACE wreck is located at coordinates 6 55.02 N,79 20.11 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PEACE?

The seabed around the PEACE lies at approximately 2000 meters deep.

When did the PEACE sink?

The PEACE sank on Jan 28, 1999.

When was the wreck of the PEACE discovered?

The wreck of the PEACE was discovered in 1999.

What country did the PEACE belong to?

The PEACE belonged to BZ.

What cargo was the PEACE carrying?

The PEACE was carrying scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the PEACE?

The PEACE had a tonnage of 32351 tons.

What type of wreck is the PEACE?

The PEACE is classified as a bulk carrier.

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