Nilgiri Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nilgiri Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 48.92 N,79 49.82 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.815333
  • Longitude: 79.830333
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NILGIRI
Type tug
Flag LK
Length 54.9 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 316
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date May 18, 2018

Surveying Details

HH506/400/01 29.9.97 SANK IN 064936N, 794800E APPROX. (SRI LANKA PORTS AUTHORITY, FAX DTD 25.9.97). INS AS DW PA - NM 3834/97. 30.9.97 CAPSIZED IN 064900N, 794800E. (LL, 27.9.97) LYING IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. (LLOYDS VOL.310) HH506/400/01 17.10.97 LOCATED IN 064854N, 794942E. (SRI LANKA PORTS AUTHORITY, FAX DTD 14.10.97). - NM 4196/97. SEP 2018/000121034 18.5.18 LEAST DEPTH 20.0MTRS. (SRI LANKA NOTICE 1/18). AMEND DW.

Circumstances of loss

27.9.97 VESSEL, BUILT 1976, CAPSIZED. CREW RESCUED BY TUG 'OMS'. (LL, 27.9.97)

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FAQ

Where is the NILGIRI wreck located?

The NILGIRI wreck is located at coordinates 6 48.92 N,79 49.82 E.

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

The NILGIRI lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 6 48.92 N,79 49.82 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NILGIRI?

The seabed around the NILGIRI lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the NILGIRI discovered?

The wreck of the NILGIRI was discovered in 1997.

What country did the NILGIRI belong to?

The NILGIRI belonged to LK.

What was the tonnage of the NILGIRI?

The NILGIRI had a tonnage of 316 tons.

What type of wreck is the NILGIRI?

The NILGIRI is classified as a tug.

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