Tiger Force Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tiger force Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 3.35 N,79 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.055833
  • Longitude: 79.000000
Water Depth 1800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TIGER FORCE
Type motor vessel
Flag MT
Tonnage 3988
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 7, 1997
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details HH506/400/02 UNLIT AND ADRIFT IN 080321N, 790000E. (NAVAREA VIII 321/98). HH506/400/02 23.7.98 SANK 65M OFF COLUMBO. (LL, 9.7.98 & 18.7.98). PLOTS IN 1800MTRS. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Mar 15, 2004

Circumstances of loss

HAD INGRESS OF WATER INTO ENGINE ROOM. WAS ABANDONED AND LATER SANK. CREW RESCUED BY M CONTAINER VESSEL 'UNI-ACTIVE'. PASSAGE COLUMBO FOR TUTICORIN. CARGO 193 FULL 20FT CONTAINERS, 20 EMPTY 20FT CONTAINERS. (LLOYDS).

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FAQ

Where is the TIGER FORCE wreck located?

The TIGER FORCE wreck is located at coordinates 8 3.35 N,79 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TIGER FORCE?

The seabed around the TIGER FORCE lies at approximately 1800 meters deep.

When did the TIGER FORCE sink?

The TIGER FORCE sank on Jul 7, 1997.

When was the wreck of the TIGER FORCE discovered?

The wreck of the TIGER FORCE was discovered in 1997.

What country did the TIGER FORCE belong to?

The TIGER FORCE belonged to MT.

What cargo was the TIGER FORCE carrying?

The TIGER FORCE was carrying containers.

What was the tonnage of the TIGER FORCE?

The TIGER FORCE had a tonnage of 3988 tons.

What type of wreck is the TIGER FORCE?

The TIGER FORCE is classified as a motor vessel.

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