Anchor Wreck 79624

Field	Value
Obstruction Category	foul ground
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	21 47 N,89 29 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 21.783333 Longitude: 89.483333
Water Depth	12 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type	Anchor
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Jun 16, 1976
Original Detection Year	1976
Last Detection Year	2011
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	21.6.76 ANCHOR & 6 SHACKLES OF CHAIN LOST NEAR HIRAN POINT. (LL, 21.6.76) NCA, POSN 214700N, 892900E FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2011/000180101 31.10.11 NOT SHOWN ON BANGLADESH 1002 [NC 21.8.11, 1:100,000]. AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date	Oct 31, 2011

Circumstances of loss

21.6.76 FRENCH MV MALAIS LOST PORT ANCHOR & 6 SHACKLES OF CHAIN NEAR HIRAN POINT, WHILST EN-ROUTE CALCUTTA FOR DUNKIRK. (LL, 21.6.76).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 21 47 N,89 29 E

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