Challenge Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Challenge Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 54.87 N,74 46.05 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.914500
  • Longitude: 74.767500
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHALLENGE
Type motor vessel
Flag VC
Length 141.1 m
Tonnage 8745
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material,grain,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 2, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH502/500/01 16.8.93 HH502/500/01 16.8.93 SANK ABOUT 200MTRS OFF NEW MANGALORE BREAKWATERS. (LL 4 & 5.8.93). HH502/500/01 22.9.93 HH502/500/01 22.9.93 SUNK IN 125448N, 744606E, APPROX. VISIBLE AT HW. (DD NM 313/93 & NAV AREA VIII 507/93). INS AS STPA. - NM 3385/93. HH502/500/01 3.2.94 HH502/500/01 3.2.94 POSN 125454N, 744601E FOUL. (DD NM 357/93). - NM 329/94. HH502/500/02 14.3.94 HH502/500/02 14.3.94 TENDERS FOR REMOVAL OF WRECK INVITED. (LL 4.2.94). NCA. HH502/500/01 3.2.94 HH502/500/01 3.2.94 ADDITIONALLY INS F IN 125454N, 744601E. - NM 329/94.
Last Amended Date Feb 3, 1994

Circumstances of loss

CALLED IN AT NEW MANGALORE FOR WATER AND MINOR REPAIRS WHILE ON PASSAGE KANDLA FOR LUANDA. SAILED BUT SOON DEVELOPED A LIST AND POWER FAILURE. CAPSIZED AND SANK WHILE BEING TOWED BY PORT TUG INTO SHALLOW WATER.

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FAQ

Where is the CHALLENGE wreck located?

The CHALLENGE wreck is located at coordinates 12 54.87 N,74 46.05 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHALLENGE?

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

When did the CHALLENGE sink?

The CHALLENGE sank on Aug 2, 1993.

When was the wreck of the CHALLENGE discovered?

The wreck of the CHALLENGE was discovered in 1993.

What country did the CHALLENGE belong to?

The CHALLENGE belonged to VC.

What cargo was the CHALLENGE carrying?

The CHALLENGE was carrying granular or powdery material,grain,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the CHALLENGE?

The CHALLENGE had a tonnage of 8745 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHALLENGE?

The CHALLENGE is classified as a motor vessel.

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