Continental Lotus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Continental lotus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 8 N,19 31 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.133333
  • Longitude: 19.516667
Water Depth 3100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CONTINENTAL LOTUS
Type bulk carrier
Flag IN
Length 222.5 m
Width 28.7 m
Draught 12.8
Tonnage 29966
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 21, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH180/350/01 14.2.91 SANK IN 350800N, 193100E. (NAVAREA III 87/91 & LLOYDS VOL.238). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, [EX 'NAROTTAM MORARJEE' '84, EX 'ORM JARL' '69], BUILT 1967 BY RHEINSTAHL NORDSEEWERKE GMBH, EMDEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CONTINENTAL SHIPPING CORPORATION LTD. ON PASSAGE FROM MORMUGOA FOR GENOA. REPORTED FLOODING DURING GALE-FORCE WINDS WHEN CRACKS DEVELOPED IN HULL SHELL PLATING. SANK & COULD NOT BE FOUND BY VESSELS SENT TO ASSIST. ONLY 4 SURVIVORS OF CREW OF 42. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CONTINENTAL LOTUS wreck located?

The CONTINENTAL LOTUS wreck is located at coordinates 35 8 N,19 31 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CONTINENTAL LOTUS?

The seabed around the CONTINENTAL LOTUS lies at approximately 3100 meters deep.

When did the CONTINENTAL LOTUS sink?

The CONTINENTAL LOTUS sank on Jan 21, 1991.

When was the wreck of the CONTINENTAL LOTUS discovered?

The wreck of the CONTINENTAL LOTUS was discovered in 1991.

What country did the CONTINENTAL LOTUS belong to?

The CONTINENTAL LOTUS belonged to IN.

What cargo was the CONTINENTAL LOTUS carrying?

The CONTINENTAL LOTUS was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the CONTINENTAL LOTUS?

The CONTINENTAL LOTUS had a tonnage of 29966 tons.

What type of wreck is the CONTINENTAL LOTUS?

The CONTINENTAL LOTUS is classified as a bulk carrier.

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