Riviera Sky Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Riviera sky Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 46.96 N,110 50.22 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 3.782667
  • Longitude: 110.837000
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIVIERA SKY
Type bulk carrier
Flag PA
Length 219.2 m
Width 30.8 m
Draught 12.2
Tonnage 30371
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3270/84 7.2.86 HALF SINKING IN 0338.0N, 11040.0E (LL). SINKING IN PA 034700N, 1105000E. (LL 14.1.86). INS AS DWPA. - NM 518/86. 13.5.05 NOT SHOWN ON SARAWAK 3 [AUG'98 EDN]. RETAIN AS DWPA IN EXISTING POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 26, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1967 BY URAGA HEAVY INDUSTRIES, URAGA, YOKOSUKA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLAYGATE SHIPPING INC. PASSAGE AQUABA FOR S KOREA. CARGO PHOSPHATE. STRUCK SUBMERGED OBJECT IN HEAVY WEATHER CONDITIONS. CREW RECOVERED.

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FAQ

Where is the RIVIERA SKY wreck located?

The RIVIERA SKY wreck is located at coordinates 3 46.96 N,110 50.22 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RIVIERA SKY?

The seabed around the RIVIERA SKY lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the RIVIERA SKY sink?

The RIVIERA SKY sank on Jan 12, 1986.

When was the wreck of the RIVIERA SKY discovered?

The wreck of the RIVIERA SKY was discovered in 1986.

What country did the RIVIERA SKY belong to?

The RIVIERA SKY belonged to PA.

What cargo was the RIVIERA SKY carrying?

The RIVIERA SKY was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the RIVIERA SKY?

The RIVIERA SKY had a tonnage of 30371 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIVIERA SKY?

The RIVIERA SKY is classified as a bulk carrier.

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