Clelia Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
Clelia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
21 43.103 N,72 23.326 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 21.718383
- Longitude: 72.388767
|
| Wreck Depth |
-0.8 m
|
| Water Depth |
10 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
CLELIA |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
PA |
| Length |
147 m |
| Width |
22.9 m |
| Draught |
13.5 |
| Tonnage |
10982 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
chemicals,stone
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
May 10, 1993
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1993 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Mar 18, 2019 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck CLELIA is a submerged obstruction located off the coast of Bhavnagar, India, near the Gulf of Khambhat. The wreck is positioned at coordinates 21 43.103 N, 72 23.326 E. Survey data indicates the vessel is a constructive total loss that resulted from sinking near Bhavnagar. Structural details describe the wreck as a large vessel with an approximate length of 200 meters and a beam of 40 meters. The wreck is identified as a dangerous obstruction that dries at 0.8 meters above the seabed. Historical survey records track the site through various nautical notices, confirming its position and status as a partially visible maritime hazard. Maritime charts, including Indian Chart 2102 and BA 3460, record the obstruction as a significant navigational hazard. No salvage operations have been conducted on the site.
Surveying Details
HH502/430/01 5.8.93 SUNK JUST OFF BHAVNAGAR. NO SALVAGE CONTEMPLATED. CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 25.6.93 & 8.7.93) POSN NOT YET KNOWN. (DEHRA DUN TELEX 3.7.93) NCA YET. HH502/430/01 20.10.93 SUNK AND PARTIALLY SHOWING IN 214306N, 722254E APPROX. (DEHRA DUN NM 337/93) - NM 3745/93. HH502/430/01 14.3.96 AMENDED TO ST IN 214312N, 722336E. (NAVAREA VIII 068/96) - NM 920/96. HH502/430/02 6.2.97 ABOVE NM NOT INCLUDED ON NE 1486 [JUL'96]. CORRECTION DONE TO SHOW IN CONJUNCTION WITH WK CLOSE SW [108701402] ON 1438. - NM 800/97. 28.9.00 STP, DRIES 0.8MTRS, SHOWN IN 2143.050N, 07223.340E, LENGTH 200MTRS, BEAM 40MTRS ON INDIAN 2102 [1997 EDN]. CHARTED AS ST DRIES 0.8MTRS. BA 3460 [SEP'99 EDN].
Circumstances of loss
12.5.93 WENT AGROUND WHILE APPROACHING BHAVNAGAR ANCHORAGE WITH PILOT ONBOARD. STARTED TAKING WATER IN NO.3 HOLD AND WAS ABANDONED. QUICKLY SUBMERGED WITH ONLY ACCOMMODATION VISIBLE. VESSEL, BUILT 1973, AND OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAVAL FLAG S.A. WAS EN-ROUTE MOROCCO TO BHAVNAGAR. (LL, 12.5.93 & MSD).
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21 43.103 N,72 23.326 E
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FAQ
Where is the CLELIA wreck located?
The CLELIA wreck is located at coordinates 21 43.103 N,72 23.326 E.
How deep is the CLELIA and where exactly is it located?
The CLELIA lies at a depth of about -0.8 meters and is located at coordinates 21 43.103 N,72 23.326 E.
How deep is the seabed around the CLELIA?
The seabed around the CLELIA lies at approximately 10 meters deep.
When did the CLELIA sink?
The CLELIA sank on May 10, 1993.
When was the wreck of the CLELIA discovered?
The wreck of the CLELIA was discovered in 1993.
What country did the CLELIA belong to?
The CLELIA belonged to PA.
What cargo was the CLELIA carrying?
The CLELIA was carrying chemicals,stone.
What was the tonnage of the CLELIA?
The CLELIA had a tonnage of 10982 tons.
What type of wreck is the CLELIA?
The CLELIA is classified as a motor vessel.