Prosperity Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Prosperity Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 40.1 N,78 13.93 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.668333
  • Longitude: 78.232167
Water Depth 2500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PROSPERITY
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 146.9 m
Width 22.9 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 10988
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 3, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH503/400/01 24.2.93 SANK SOME 120 MILES W OF COLOMBO. (LL 4.2.93). BROKE IN TWO AND SANK IN 064000N, 781400E. (MSD). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1973 BY ASTILLEROS ESPANOLES SA, FACTORIA DE OLAVEAGA, BILBAO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SERENITY SHIPPING CO INC. PASSAGE AQABA FOR MADRAS. BROKE IN TWO AND SANK FOLLOWING WATER INGRESS DURING GALE FORCE WEATHER. 25 MEN LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the PROSPERITY wreck located?

The PROSPERITY wreck is located at coordinates 6 40.1 N,78 13.93 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PROSPERITY?

The seabed around the PROSPERITY lies at approximately 2500 meters deep.

When did the PROSPERITY sink?

The PROSPERITY sank on Feb 3, 1993.

When was the wreck of the PROSPERITY discovered?

The wreck of the PROSPERITY was discovered in 1993.

What country did the PROSPERITY belong to?

The PROSPERITY belonged to PA.

What cargo was the PROSPERITY carrying?

The PROSPERITY was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the PROSPERITY?

The PROSPERITY had a tonnage of 10988 tons.

What type of wreck is the PROSPERITY?

The PROSPERITY is classified as a carrier.

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