Bharatratna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bharatratna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 59.76 N,72 3.79 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.996000
  • Longitude: 72.063167
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BHARATRATNA
Type steam ship
Flag IN
Length 128.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 5172
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 14, 1968
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H7788/54 16.6.68 DW (MAST & FUNNEL) IN 205910N, 720400E. (WC 686). - NM 1061/68. H2997/71 27.5.71 DW (MAST) IN 205942N, 720354E OR 100DEGS, 14.9M FROM JEGRI IS LT. (DEHRA DUN NM 63/71). - NM 850/71. 31.7.79 SHOWN AS DW IN 205942N, 720354E & IN OLD POSN 205914N, 720400E AS DW (MAST) ON US 63080. NCA. 16.12.80 SHOWN AS DW (MAST) IN 205942N, 720400E ON INDIAN 254. NC 1486. 25.7.83 WK STILL SHOWN IN BOTH POSNS ON US 63091. NCA. 21.10.94 DW (MAST) SHOWN IN 205950N, 720400E ON INDIAN 207 [1989 EDN] & INDIAN 254 [1979 EDN]. NE 1486. HH502/430/04 8.11.02 NOW WK 12MTRS IN 2059.713N, 7203.825E [IND]. (INDIAN NM 20/399/02). - NM 5274/02. SEP 2008/0000100198 23.12.08 NOW NDW IN 2100.03N, 7203.69E [IND]. (INDIAN NM 24/622/08). AMEND TO NDW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2008/0000100198 6.1.08 WK 12MTRS DELETED BY NM ACTION. BRANCH STANDARD ACTION TO INSERT NDW STILL EXTANT. (INDIAN NM 24/622/08) - NM 420/09. 19.9.12 SHOWN AS NDW ON ID32554GK [EDN 17.8]. SEP 2012/000158435 19.9.12 SHOWN AS DW IN 2100.04N, 7203.67E [WGD] ON INDIAN 207 [EDN 2 DTD 31.5.12, 1:150,000]. - NM 4495/12.
Last Amended Date Apr 7, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1954. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BHARAT LINE LTD. PASSAGE BHAVNAGAR FOR CALCUTTA WHEN SHE RAN AGROUND AND BROKE IN TWO IN GULF OF CAMBAY.

General Comments

UK NM 2345/20

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 20 59.76 N,72 3.79 E
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FAQ

Where is the BHARATRATNA wreck located?

The BHARATRATNA wreck is located at coordinates 20 59.76 N,72 3.79 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BHARATRATNA?

The seabed around the BHARATRATNA lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the BHARATRATNA sink?

The BHARATRATNA sank on May 14, 1968.

When was the wreck of the BHARATRATNA discovered?

The wreck of the BHARATRATNA was discovered in 1969.

What country did the BHARATRATNA belong to?

The BHARATRATNA belonged to IN.

What cargo was the BHARATRATNA carrying?

The BHARATRATNA was carrying salt.

What was the tonnage of the BHARATRATNA?

The BHARATRATNA had a tonnage of 5172 tons.

What type of wreck is the BHARATRATNA?

The BHARATRATNA is classified as a steam ship.

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