Coral Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Coral Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		0 2 S,2 5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -0.033333
  • Longitude: 2.083333
Water Depth 5000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORAL
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 105.8 m
Width 15.3 m
Draught 7.7
Tonnage 3322
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 28, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 29.8.78 29.8.78 WK IN 000200S, 020500E. (LL, 30.8.78). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 3, 2010

Circumstances of loss

30.8.78 BUILT IN 1960 BY SASEBO SENPAKU KOGYO, SASEBO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CORAL MARITIME LTD. PASSAGE POINT NOIRE, CONGO FOR CORCUBION, SPAIN. SANK AFTER HER CARGO SHIFTED IN ROUGH SEAS, SHE HAD HAD MACHINERY BREAKDOWN THE DAY BEFORE. ALL CREW SAFELY RESCUED. VESSEL DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS & WILL NOT BE SALVED. (MSD & LL, 30.8.78 & 1.11.78)

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FAQ

Where is the CORAL wreck located?

The CORAL wreck is located at coordinates 0 2 S,2 5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CORAL?

The seabed around the CORAL lies at approximately 5000 meters deep.

When did the CORAL sink?

The CORAL sank on Aug 28, 1978.

When was the wreck of the CORAL discovered?

The wreck of the CORAL was discovered in 1978.

What country did the CORAL belong to?

The CORAL belonged to GR.

What cargo was the CORAL carrying?

The CORAL was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the CORAL?

The CORAL had a tonnage of 3322 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORAL?

The CORAL is classified as a motor vessel.

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