Ceylon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ceylon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 56.268 N,12 38.08 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.937800
  • Longitude: 12.634667
Wreck Depth 13.4 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name CEYLON
Type barque
Flag SE
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 10
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1908
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 4, 2020

Surveying Details

HH333/650/02 11.1.96 WK OF SWEDISH BARQUE 'CEYLON' LIES IN 555618.5N, 123809E. LENGTH ABOUT 40MTRS, WIDTH ABOUT 10MTRS. LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 13.4MTRS. WK REACHES 4.6MTRS ABOVE SEABED. VESSEL WAS SOUGHT FOR IN VAIN IN 1953. (DANISH NM 1527/95). - NM 466/96..

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FAQ

Where is the CEYLON wreck located?

The CEYLON wreck is located at coordinates 55 56.268 N,12 38.08 E.

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

The CEYLON lies at a depth of about 13.4 meters and is located at coordinates 55 56.268 N,12 38.08 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CEYLON?

The seabed around the CEYLON lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the CEYLON sink?

The CEYLON sank on Jan 1, 1908.

When was the wreck of the CEYLON discovered?

The wreck of the CEYLON was discovered in 1996.

What country did the CEYLON belong to?

The CEYLON belonged to SE.

What type of wreck is the CEYLON?

The CEYLON is classified as a barque.

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