Royal Sky Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Royal sky Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 10 N,7 4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.166667
  • Longitude: 7.066667
Water Depth 2800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name ROYAL SKY
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 126.2 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 4207
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 13, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4644/74 14.6.82 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 381000N, 070400E APPROX. (LL 15/16.6.82). NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1969 BY CIA COM E NAV ESTALEIRO MAUA, RIO DE JANEIRO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ASTRO NOVA SHIPPING. ON PASSAGE FROM HAMBURG TO RAVENNA. CAPSIZED & SANK FOLLOWING FIRE & EXPLOSIONS IN ENGINE-ROOM. ALL CREW SAFE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ROYAL SKY wreck located?

The ROYAL SKY wreck is located at coordinates 38 10 N,7 4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROYAL SKY?

The seabed around the ROYAL SKY lies at approximately 2800 meters deep.

When did the ROYAL SKY sink?

The ROYAL SKY sank on Jun 13, 1982.

When was the wreck of the ROYAL SKY discovered?

The wreck of the ROYAL SKY was discovered in 1982.

What country did the ROYAL SKY belong to?

The ROYAL SKY belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ROYAL SKY carrying?

The ROYAL SKY was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ROYAL SKY?

The ROYAL SKY had a tonnage of 4207 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROYAL SKY?

The ROYAL SKY is classified as a motor vessel.

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