Lanka Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lanka Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 13.658 S,72 24.778 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -7.227633
  • Longitude: 72.412967
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LANKA
Type motor vessel
Length 12.1 m
Width 4.2 m
Draught 2.4
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 28, 2010

Surveying Details

SEP 2010/000067053 28.4.10 WK OF YACHT-TYPE VESSEL WAS SUNK ABOUT A YEAR AGO IN 0713.658S, 7224.778E [WGD]. (CORPORAL MATT LANE, RM, SENIOR COX'N, BRITISH FORCES, BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY, EMAIL DTD 16.4.10). SCUTTLED WHILE MOORED, APPARENTLY TO ENCOURAGE REEF GROWTH. INS AS DW. - NM 2495/10. 30.4.10 UNABLE TO ESTABLISH PRECISE DETAILS OF VESSEL SUNK, BUT SIMILAR TO VESSEL IN FORWARDED PHOTO. (CORPORAL LANE, EMAIL DTD 30.4.10). APPARENTLY SOME 42FT IN LENGTH, CABIN AFT, FISHING VESSEL. NCA. 4.5.10 SPECIFIC DIMENSIONS NOT AVAILABLE BUT GEN DIMENSIONS FOR THIS CLASS ARE: LENGTH 12.1MTRS (40FT), BEAM, 4.2MTRS, DRAFT 2.4MTRS, GT 12. (CORPORAL LANE, EMAIL DTD 30.4.10). NCA.

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FAQ

Where is the LANKA wreck located?

The LANKA wreck is located at coordinates 7 13.658 S,72 24.778 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LANKA?

The seabed around the LANKA lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the LANKA discovered?

The wreck of the LANKA was discovered in 2010.

What type of wreck is the LANKA?

The LANKA is classified as a motor vessel.

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