Musgrave Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Musgrave Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 14 N,79 48 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.233333
  • Longitude: 79.800000
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MUSGRAVE
Type steam ship
Length 30.5 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1885
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1929
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Nov 13, 1990

Surveying Details

H8517/29 30.12.29 DW, ABOUT 3M NW OF NEGOMBO, IN 071355N, 794645E, MARKED BY R CONL BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BR STD. H3346/35 22.5.35 BUOY MOVED TO POSN CLOSE W OF WK. (MASTER ATTENDANT, COLOMBO) BR STD. H3224/35 5.6.35 BUOY NO LONGER CHARTED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 688. H726/65 1.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS DW IN 071400N, 794800E [KAN]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 1587. H8517/29 5.2.82 STEEL SHIP, APPROX 100FT LONG, SINGLE SCREW LOCATED IN 071400N, 794800E. (A. CORDANI, 22.1.82) NCA. 10.6.04 NOT SHOWN ON SRI LANKAN 106 [JUL'02 EDN, 1:30,000]. NCA YET, CHART BRANCH QUERIED WITH SRI LANKAN HO.

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FAQ

Where is the MUSGRAVE wreck located?

The MUSGRAVE wreck is located at coordinates 7 14 N,79 48 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MUSGRAVE?

The seabed around the MUSGRAVE lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the MUSGRAVE sink?

The MUSGRAVE sank on Jan 1, 1885.

When was the wreck of the MUSGRAVE discovered?

The wreck of the MUSGRAVE was discovered in 1929.

What type of wreck is the MUSGRAVE?

The MUSGRAVE is classified as a steam ship.

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