C-1061 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
C-1061 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 20.11 N,91 37.881 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.335167
  • Longitude: 91.631350
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name C-1061
Type carrier
Flag BD
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 20, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 27.7.76 VESSEL STILL AGROUND IN ORIGINAL POSN NEAR SANDWIP. (LL 17.7.76). 19.1.81 INS STPA IN 222000N, 913800E ON NC 84. 9.5.83 RETAINED ON BA CHARTS ALTHOUGH NOT SHOWN ON BD HATIA 82-100-01 [NOV 82 EDN] [WGD] POSN: 2220.045N, 9137.816E. NC 84. 13.5.11 SHOWN IN 2220.110N, 9137.881E [WGD] ON BANGLADESH 1001 [EDN 2 1.1.09]. NE 84. 10.6.15 DELETE WKPA IN 2220.110N, 9137.88E [WGD]. (BANGLADESH NAVY, EMAIL DTD 8.6.15). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jun 10, 2015

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BANGLADESH INLAND WATER CORPORATION. PASSAGE CHITTAGONG FOR NARAYANGANJ. SURVIVORS STATED STRUCK AN OBJECT IN THE WATER, SPRANG A LEAK AND SANK. 17 MEN LOST, 9 RECOVERED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the C-1061 wreck located?

The C-1061 wreck is located at coordinates 22 20.11 N,91 37.881 E.

How deep is the seabed around the C-1061?

The seabed around the C-1061 lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the C-1061 sink?

The C-1061 sank on Aug 20, 1974.

When was the wreck of the C-1061 discovered?

The wreck of the C-1061 was discovered in 1974.

What country did the C-1061 belong to?

The C-1061 belonged to BD.

What cargo was the C-1061 carrying?

The C-1061 was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the C-1061?

The C-1061 had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the C-1061?

The C-1061 is classified as a carrier.

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