Bharatbala Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bharatbala Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
20 54.2 N,71 32.13 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.903333
  • Longitude: 71.535500
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BHARATBALA
Type steam ship
Flag IN
Tonnage 1137
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1954
Original Detection Year 1954
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2441/54 24.8.54 ST IN 205410N, 713203E. (BOMBAY NM 26/54). - NM 1920/54. H765/65 11.10.65 NOW REP'D 3 CABLES S OF ABOVE POSN. (INDIAN NM 106/65). AMEND POSN TO 205408N, 713203E. BR STD. 8.1.79 NOT SHOWN ON INDIAN 253. DELETE. BR STD. 18.6.82 SHOWN IN 205400N, 713203E ON INDIAN 2043. (LARGEST SCALE). NC 1474, 1486. 7.3.88 NOT SHOWN ON INDIAN 2081 [1987]. DELETE. BR STD. HH502/350/01 20.12.89 CONFIRMED TO STILL EXIST IN 205409N, 713209E. (DEHRA DUN TLX DTD 28.11.89). BR STD. SEP 2008/000084362 12.11.08 NOT SHOWN ON INDIAN 2100 [NC 31.8.08, 1:50,000]. DELETE. BR STD. SEP 2008/0000100198 23.12.08 DELETED. (INDIAN NM 24/622/08). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 12, 2008
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 20 54.2 N,71 32.13 E
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FAQ

Where is the BHARATBALA wreck located?

The BHARATBALA wreck is located at coordinates 20 54.2 N,71 32.13 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BHARATBALA?

The seabed around the BHARATBALA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the BHARATBALA sink?

The BHARATBALA sank on Apr 1, 1954.

When was the wreck of the BHARATBALA discovered?

The wreck of the BHARATBALA was discovered in 1954.

What country did the BHARATBALA belong to?

The BHARATBALA belonged to IN.

What was the tonnage of the BHARATBALA?

The BHARATBALA had a tonnage of 1137 tons.

What type of wreck is the BHARATBALA?

The BHARATBALA is classified as a steam ship.