Dhana Lakshmi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dhana lakshmi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 11.158 N,88 13.76 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.185967
  • Longitude: 88.229333
Wreck Depth 6.4 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DHANA LAKSHMI
Type motor vessel
Flag IN
Length 44.2 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 299
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 22, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 27.5.72 SANK ABOUT 22M S OF SAGAR ISLAND. IN ABOUT 35FT OF WATER. (LLOYDS 208). 28.6.72 LOCATED ON 9.6.72 BY INDIAN FRIGATE KADMATT IN VICINITY OF INTERMEDIATE LTV. (LL 29.6.72). NAVIND 081/72 ISSUED. H4151/71 4.8.72 WK, LEAST DEPTH 21FT IN 211112N, 881405E. MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, F.G.7S CLOSE E. (DEHRA DUN NM 252/72). - NM 1554/72. H3742/69 14.5.85 BUOY NOW IN 210851N, 881513E. (NAVAREA VIII 178/85 & DEHRA DUN NM 231(T)/85). NCA YET. H3742/69 25.6.85 POSN OF BUOY NOW 211130N, 881348E. (NAVAREA VIII 255/85). NCA. H2917/81 8.8.85 BUOY NOW BY CAN BUOY IN 211130N, 881348E. (DEHRA DUN NM 287/85). - NM 2048/85. H3742/69 16.5.86 BUOY NOW REPD AS CONICAL IN 211121N, 881308E. (NAV VIII 206/86). NCA YET. H3742/69 3.7.86 BUOY, BY CAN, MOVED ABOUT 0.7M WNW, TO 211139N, 881308E. (DEHRA DUN NM 221/86). - NM 2101/86. H3742/69 30.7.86 BUOY MOVED 3C S TO 211121N, 881308E. (DEHRA DUN NM 275/86). - NM 2390/86. 24.2.98 BUOY NO LONGER CHARTED. (INDIAN NM 317/97). NE 123.
Last Amended Date Mar 16, 2021

Circumstances of loss

SANK DURING BAD WEATHER AND ROUGH SEAS WHILE ON PASSAGE CALCUTTA TO PORT BLAIR.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 21 11.158 N,88 13.76 E
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FAQ

Where is the DHANA LAKSHMI wreck located?

The DHANA LAKSHMI wreck is located at coordinates 21 11.158 N,88 13.76 E.

How deep is the DHANA LAKSHMI and where exactly is it located?

The DHANA LAKSHMI lies at a depth of about 6.4 meters and is located at coordinates 21 11.158 N,88 13.76 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DHANA LAKSHMI?

The seabed around the DHANA LAKSHMI lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the DHANA LAKSHMI sink?

The DHANA LAKSHMI sank on May 22, 1972.

When was the wreck of the DHANA LAKSHMI discovered?

The wreck of the DHANA LAKSHMI was discovered in 1972.

What country did the DHANA LAKSHMI belong to?

The DHANA LAKSHMI belonged to IN.

What cargo was the DHANA LAKSHMI carrying?

The DHANA LAKSHMI was carrying armament,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the DHANA LAKSHMI?

The DHANA LAKSHMI had a tonnage of 299 tons.

What type of wreck is the DHANA LAKSHMI?

The DHANA LAKSHMI is classified as a motor vessel.

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