Astoria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Astoria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 56.244 N,79 49.007 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.937400
  • Longitude: 79.816783
Wreck Depth 13.5 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ASTORIA
Type carrier
Flag VC
Length 70.4 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1140
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 25, 1997
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source local port authority
Markers Y PILLAR LT BUOY, FL.15S (REP MISSING 2000) 30MTRS W
Surveying Details HH506/400/01 29.9.97 SANK IN 065612N, 794900E APPROX, 1.5M OFF GALBOKKA LT. (SRI LANKA PORTS AUTHORITY, FAX DTD 25.9.97). INS AS DW PA. - NM 3834/97. 30.9.97 SANK IN 065612N, 794900E. (LL, 27.9.97). NFA. HH506/400/01 17.10.97 LOCATED IN 065614.07N, 794844.92E. Y PILLAR LT BUOY, FL.15S, LAID 30MTRS W OF WK. (SRI LANKA PORTS AUTHORITY, FAX DTD 14.10.97). - NM 4196/97. 28.7.00 NO ATTEMPTS TO SALVAGE. VESSEL ABANDONED BY OWNERS. POSN QUOTED AS 0650.000N, 7949.000E. (LLOYDS VOL.311). NCA. 21.2.04 BUOY NOW CARRIES LEGEND (REP MISSING 2000). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 1655. 15.4.04 BUOY NO LONGER SHOWN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 1655. SEP 2022/000053451 8.3.22 WK LOCATED IN 0656.25N, 7949.05E [WGD]. LEAST WIRED-DRAG DEPTH 13.5MTRS. (SRI LANKA NAVY, NM 01/2022). AMEND DW TO 13.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 11, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1956. SANK AT ANCHOR.

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FAQ

Where is the ASTORIA wreck located?

The ASTORIA wreck is located at coordinates 6 56.244 N,79 49.007 E.

How deep is the ASTORIA and where exactly is it located?

The ASTORIA lies at a depth of about 13.5 meters and is located at coordinates 6 56.244 N,79 49.007 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ASTORIA?

The seabed around the ASTORIA lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the ASTORIA sink?

The ASTORIA sank on Sep 25, 1997.

When was the wreck of the ASTORIA discovered?

The wreck of the ASTORIA was discovered in 1997.

What country did the ASTORIA belong to?

The ASTORIA belonged to VC.

What cargo was the ASTORIA carrying?

The ASTORIA was carrying cement,grain.

What was the tonnage of the ASTORIA?

The ASTORIA had a tonnage of 1140 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASTORIA?

The ASTORIA is classified as a carrier.

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