Ocean Sky Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Ocean sky Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 4.57 N,82 20.59 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.076167
  • Longitude: 82.343167
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN SKY
Type carrier
Flag VC
Length 127.7 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 5765
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 9, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 13, 1991

Surveying Details

HH501/350/01 15.8.90 HH501/350/01 15.8.90 AGROUND OFF UPPADA VILLAGE, 15 KM FROM KAKINADA. SALVAGE OPS IN HAND. (LL 26.7.90). NCA YET. HH501/350/01 13.12.90 HH501/350/01 13.12.90 NO SALVAGE WORK IN HAND. (LL 13.9.90 & 8.12.90). HH501/350/01 13.3.91 HH501/350/01 13.3.91 CHANCES OF REFLOATING VESSEL REPORTED DIMINISHED. (LL 9.2.91). INS AS ST PA IN 170430N, 822042E. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

WAS BLOWN ASHORE DURING A CYCLONE.

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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN SKY wreck located?

The OCEAN SKY wreck is located at coordinates 17 4.57 N,82 20.59 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OCEAN SKY?

The seabed around the OCEAN SKY lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the OCEAN SKY sink?

The OCEAN SKY sank on May 9, 1990.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN SKY discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN SKY was discovered in 1990.

What country did the OCEAN SKY belong to?

The OCEAN SKY belonged to VC.

What was the tonnage of the OCEAN SKY?

The OCEAN SKY had a tonnage of 5765 tons.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN SKY?

The OCEAN SKY is classified as a carrier.

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