Sister Shoal Buoy Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Sister shoal buoy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
8 33.05 N,81 12.25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.550833
  • Longitude: 81.204167
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SISTER SHOAL BUOY
Type Buoy
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source local port authority
Surveying Details HH506/400/01 5.12.96 HH506/400/01 5.12.96 SISTER SHOAL RED CAN BUOY REPORTED SUNK IN 083302.5N, 811208E. TO BE RECOVERED. (TRINCOMALEE HBR AUTH., 1.2.96) NCA YET. HH506/400/01 30.6.97 HH506/400/01 30.6.97 LTR TO SRI LANKA PORT AUTHORITY ASKING IF BUOY RECOVERED. REPLY STATES NOT RECOVERED , WILL BE DONE IN THE FUTURE. (SRI LANKA PORTS AUTH., 11.8.97) - TNM 3446/97 ISSUED. 3.1.01 3.1.01 FOLLOWING DISCUSSION WITH CHART BRANCH, DECISION TO CHART F IN LIEU OF SISTER SHOAL BUOY IN 0833.040N, 8112.130E. TO ALLOW CANCELLATION OF TNM. NE 816.
Last Amended Date Jan 3, 2001
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 8 33.05 N,81 12.25 E
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FAQ

Where is the SISTER SHOAL BUOY wreck located?

The SISTER SHOAL BUOY wreck is located at coordinates 8 33.05 N,81 12.25 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SISTER SHOAL BUOY?

The seabed around the SISTER SHOAL BUOY lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SISTER SHOAL BUOY discovered?

The wreck of the SISTER SHOAL BUOY was discovered in 1996.

What type of wreck is the SISTER SHOAL BUOY?

The SISTER SHOAL BUOY is classified as a buoy.