Tpc-117 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tpc-117 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 29 N,81 14 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.483333
  • Longitude: 81.233333
Water Depth 300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TPC-117
Type ferry
Flag LK
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 26, 1993
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH506/430/01 2.3.93 SANK IN KADDIYAR [?KODDIYAR] BAY. (LL, 16.2.93). POSN 082900N, 811400E FOR FILING ONLY, PLOTS IN 300MTRS.
Last Amended Date Sep 9, 2014

Circumstances of loss

16.2.93 CAPSIZED AND SANK DURING ROUGH WEATHER. PASSAGE TRINCOMALEE FOR MUTUR. FERRY WAS CARRYING THREE TIMES THE PERMITTED MAXIMUM PASSENGERS AND THE COXSWAIN WAS DRUNK WHEN VESSEL SANK. MORE THAN 50 PEOPLE LOST THEIR LIVES. (LL,16.2.93 & 25.5.93)

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FAQ

Where is the TPC-117 wreck located?

The TPC-117 wreck is located at coordinates 8 29 N,81 14 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TPC-117?

The seabed around the TPC-117 lies at approximately 300 meters deep.

When did the TPC-117 sink?

The TPC-117 sank on Jan 26, 1993.

When was the wreck of the TPC-117 discovered?

The wreck of the TPC-117 was discovered in 1993.

What country did the TPC-117 belong to?

The TPC-117 belonged to LK.

What type of wreck is the TPC-117?

The TPC-117 is classified as a ferry.

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