Pahlawan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Pahlawan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 1.553 N,80 14.403 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.025883
  • Longitude: 80.240050
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PAHLAWAN
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 67.4 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1240
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo refuse and waste,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 11, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details GROUNDED ALONG A 'QUARRY OF HILLSIDE' AT GAVET POINT, GALLE PORT. (LLOYDS VOL.264). NCA YET. H2334/86 17.5.88 H2334/86 17.5.88 ABOVE CONFIRMED. (MTL APRIL 1988). PRESUME REMAINS WHERE GROUNDED. NCA YET. HH501/350/01 23.2.89 HH501/350/01 23.2.89 BEING DEMOLISHED, PRESUMABLY IN SITU, BY COLOMBO ENGINEERING ENTERPRISES. (LL, 22.2.89). HH501/350/01 4.4.90 HH501/350/01 4.4.90 NOW ALMOST COMPLETELY SCRAPPED. (LL, 24.3.90). HH501/350/01 18.4.90 HH501/350/01 18.4.90 CONFIRMED WK REMOVED. AREA NOT YET EXAM'D BY DIVERS. SOME OBSTNS MAY EXIST. (DEPUTY HBR MASTER, SRI LANKA PA, 11.4.90). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 17, 2007

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, EX- KOTA PAHLAWAN (1984), EX- CHANTALA FORTUNE (1977), EX- MOANUI (1975), EX- BAY FISHER (1970), BUILT 1958 BY ARDROSSAN DOCKYARD CO., ARDROSSAN. MOORINGS PARTED IN STRONG WINDS WHEN WAITING OUTSIDE GALLE IN TOW OF MV FENG NAN. VESSEL DRIFTED AND GROUNDED. SUBSEQUENTLY REFLOATED, SOLD TO LOCAL SHIPBREAKERS & SCRAPPED. (LL & MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the PAHLAWAN wreck located?

The PAHLAWAN wreck is located at coordinates 6 1.553 N,80 14.403 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PAHLAWAN?

The seabed around the PAHLAWAN lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the PAHLAWAN sink?

The PAHLAWAN sank on May 11, 1986.

When was the wreck of the PAHLAWAN discovered?

The wreck of the PAHLAWAN was discovered in 1986.

What country did the PAHLAWAN belong to?

The PAHLAWAN belonged to PA.

What cargo was the PAHLAWAN carrying?

The PAHLAWAN was carrying refuse and waste,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the PAHLAWAN?

The PAHLAWAN had a tonnage of 1240 tons.

What type of wreck is the PAHLAWAN?

The PAHLAWAN is classified as a motor vessel.

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