Vela Vi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Vela vi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 51.119 N,79 48.534 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.851983
  • Longitude: 79.808900
Wreck Depth 19.2 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VELA VI
Type motor vessel
Flag HN
Length 48.2 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 468
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 19, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 18, 2018

Surveying Details

H4445/83 19.7.84 SANK 4M OFF COAST, ABOUT 16KM S OF COLOMBO. (LL, 21 & 25.6.84). SINKING POSN 065100N, 794800E APPROX. (NAVAREA VIII 399/84). INS AS DW IN 065100N, 794800E. - NM 2039/84. SEP 2018/000121034 18.5.18 POSN GIVEN AS 0651.119N, 7948.534E [WGD]. LEAST DEPTH 19.2MTRS. (SRI LANKA NOTICE 1/18). AMEND DW IN REVISED POSN

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHEN CARGO SHIFTED IN HEAVY SEAS. PASSAGE NAGAPATTINAM FOR SRI LANKA. LATER 'SANK UNDER MYSTERIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES'. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the VELA VI wreck located?

The VELA VI wreck is located at coordinates 6 51.119 N,79 48.534 E.

How deep is the VELA VI and where exactly is it located?

The VELA VI lies at a depth of about 19.2 meters and is located at coordinates 6 51.119 N,79 48.534 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VELA VI?

The seabed around the VELA VI lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the VELA VI sink?

The VELA VI sank on Jun 19, 1984.

When was the wreck of the VELA VI discovered?

The wreck of the VELA VI was discovered in 1984.

What country did the VELA VI belong to?

The VELA VI belonged to HN.

What cargo was the VELA VI carrying?

The VELA VI was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the VELA VI?

The VELA VI had a tonnage of 468 tons.

What type of wreck is the VELA VI?

The VELA VI is classified as a motor vessel.

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