Wombat Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wombat Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 57 N,80 44 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.950000
  • Longitude: 80.733333
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WOMBAT
Type barge
Flag PA
Tonnage 762
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 16, 1979
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 12, 2019

Surveying Details

20.2.79 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 055700N, 804400E. (LL, 19.2.79). NCA. 29.3.79 VESSEL TO BE RAISED BY 6.4.79. (LL, 28.3.79). NCA. 18.4.79 SALVAGE ATTEMPTS ABANDONED DUE TO MONSOON, WILL RESUME AT LATER DATE. (LL,17.4.79). NCA. 1.11.79 CONSIDERABLE PROPORTION OF CARGO SALVED, FURTHER ATTEMPTS PLANNED FOR LATER IN YEAR. (LL, 18.10.79). NCA. 7.10.80 OWNERS, LORENZO SHIPPING SA, PANAMA STATE THAT WK HAS BEEN ABANDONED BY THEM. (LL, 7.10.80). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1975, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LORENZO SHIPPING S.A. PASSAGE DUBAI FOR SINGAPORE, SANK UNDER TOW BY THE TUG LENORA, OFF S COAST SRI LANKA. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the WOMBAT wreck located?

The WOMBAT wreck is located at coordinates 5 57 N,80 44 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WOMBAT?

The seabed around the WOMBAT lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the WOMBAT sink?

The WOMBAT sank on Feb 16, 1979.

When was the wreck of the WOMBAT discovered?

The wreck of the WOMBAT was discovered in 1979.

What country did the WOMBAT belong to?

The WOMBAT belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the WOMBAT?

The WOMBAT had a tonnage of 762 tons.

What type of wreck is the WOMBAT?

The WOMBAT is classified as a barge.

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