Ferry Wreck Bd 79639

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
21 41.05 N,91 50.83 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.684167
  • Longitude: 91.847167
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type ferry
Flag BD
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 6, 1994
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH508/400/02 4.11.94 SANK 40KM FROM COX'S BAZAR, NEAR MATABARI ISLAND, BETWEEN KUTUBDIA AND MAHESHKHALI ISLANDS. (LL, 17.10.94). NCA, POSN 214100N, 915100E FOR FILING ONLY
Last Amended Date Apr 29, 2019

Circumstances of loss

17.10.94 FERRY CARRYING A BRIDAL PARTY OF 216 PASSENGERS SANK IN ROUGH SEAS 40KM FROM COX'S BAZAR, NEAR MATABARI ISLAND, BETWEEN KUTUBDIA AND MAHESHKHALI ISLANDS. THE MASTER HAD GONE FOR A REST AND HIS ASSISTANT WAS IN CHARGE OF THE VESSEL WHEN IT SANK. DEATH TOLL LIKELY TO BE OVER A 100, 50 PASSENGERS (INCLUDING THE GROOM) SWAM TO SHORE. (LL,17.10.94 & GUARDIAN 7.10.94).

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