Badulu Valley Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Badulu valley Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 13.05 N,91 46.12 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.217500
  • Longitude: 91.768667
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BADULU VALLEY
Type carrier
Flag LK
Length 88.9 m
Width 9.5 m
Draught 5.6
Tonnage 2730
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 20, 2008
Original Detection Year 2008
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers G CONICAL LT BUOY, FL 5 SEC
Surveying Details 5.9.08 SANK IN 2212.0N, 9146.0E. (LLOYD'S CASUALTY WEEK DTD 5.9.08). WAIT CONFIRMATION. NCA. 17.9.08 LOCAL SALVOR APPOINTED. OPERATIONS TO START SOON. (LL, 16.9.08). 23.9.08 CONFIRMED TWO MEN LOST. SALVAGE OPERATIONS TO START SOON. (LLOYD'S CASUALTY WEEK DTD 19.9.08). 30.9.08 LOCAL AGENT CONFIRMS SITUATION REMAINS THE SAME. (LL, 26.9.08). SEP 2008/0000 30.9.08 NO FURTHER CONFIRMATION OF POSN. NOT SHOWN ON CHITTAGONG PORT'S WEBSITE. NO REPLY TO QUERY. INS AS DW PA. - NM 5907/08. SEP 2009/000007818 3.2.09 SANK IN PA 2213.0N, 9146.3E [?IND]. MARKED BY G CONICAL LT BUOY, FL.5S. (CHITTAGONG PORT AUTHORITY CIRCULAR 22/08, DTD 21.8.08, SEEN 3.2.09). AMEND POSN, INS BUOY. - NM 1695/09. [WGD] POSN: 2213.050N, 9146.120E. [NE 84, 2010 EDN]. 6.5.11 NOT SHOWN ON BANGLADESH 1001 [EDN 2 DTD 1.1.09]. NE 84. 6.5.11 HAS BEEN REMOVED. - NM 713P/11. 22.8.11 DELETED. - NM 3726/11.
Last Amended Date May 13, 2011

Circumstances of loss

EX-SOLID MOOR '02, EX-SPARKLES '95, EX-SPARKLE '91. BUILT IN 1983 BY TOKUSHIMA ZOSEN SANGYO KK, KOMATSUSHIMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VALLIBLE LANKA (PVT) LTD. OIL ENGINE OF 2200 BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH M CHEMICAL TANKER HENG ZHOU (4343 GT, BUILT 2007) WHICH WAS LYING AT CHITTAGONG OUTER ANCHORAGE UNDERTAKING REPAIR WORKS. ONE MAN MISSING. (LLOYD'S CASUALTY WEEK).

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FAQ

Where is the BADULU VALLEY wreck located?

The BADULU VALLEY wreck is located at coordinates 22 13.05 N,91 46.12 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BADULU VALLEY?

The seabed around the BADULU VALLEY lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the BADULU VALLEY sink?

The BADULU VALLEY sank on Aug 20, 2008.

When was the wreck of the BADULU VALLEY discovered?

The wreck of the BADULU VALLEY was discovered in 2008.

What country did the BADULU VALLEY belong to?

The BADULU VALLEY belonged to LK.

What cargo was the BADULU VALLEY carrying?

The BADULU VALLEY was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the BADULU VALLEY?

The BADULU VALLEY had a tonnage of 2730 tons.

What type of wreck is the BADULU VALLEY?

The BADULU VALLEY is classified as a carrier.

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