Five Seas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Five seas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 28 N,89 24 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.466667
  • Longitude: 89.400000
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FIVE SEAS
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 68.9 m
Width 10.2 m
Draught 6.2
Tonnage 976
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 18.7.79 VESSEL ANCHORED IN 212800N, 892400E. (LL, 21.7.79) NCA YET. H3670/78 9.8.79 DW PA IN 212800N, 892400E. (BANGLADESH NM 5/79) - NM 1968/79. H3670/78 1.7.80 BELIEVED STILL IN VICINITY. (BANGLADESH NM 8/80) NCA. 6.3.81 NOT SHOWN ON BANGLADESH BD-75017, BUT OTHER WKS ALSO NOT SHOWN. RETAIN AS CHARTED. 6.3.86 NOT SHOWN ON K 9717/1. LATEST SURVEY. (DECISION TO LEAVE AS CHARTED). ON EDGE OF SURVEY. SEP 2011/000180101 31.10.11 NOT SHOWN ON BANGLADESH 1002 [NC 21.8.11, 1:100,000]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Oct 31, 2011

Circumstances of loss

25.6.79 VESSEL, BUILT 1958 BY GEBR. VAN DIEPEN, WATERHUIZEN, WAS ABANDONED ON 25.6.79 WHILE AT ANCHOR 2M OFF KHULNA FAIRWAY BUOY, FOLLOWING ENGINE BREAKDOWN CAUSED BY LEAK THRO PROP SHAFT GLAND. WHEN SEARCHED FOR ON 27.6.79 COULD NOT BE FOUND. PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK DUE TO PREVAILING CYCLONIC WEATHER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FIVE SEAS SHIPPING CORP. S.A. (LL, 28.6.79 & 3.7.79 & MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the FIVE SEAS wreck located?

The FIVE SEAS wreck is located at coordinates 21 28 N,89 24 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FIVE SEAS?

The seabed around the FIVE SEAS lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FIVE SEAS discovered?

The wreck of the FIVE SEAS was discovered in 1979.

What country did the FIVE SEAS belong to?

The FIVE SEAS belonged to PA.

What cargo was the FIVE SEAS carrying?

The FIVE SEAS was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the FIVE SEAS?

The FIVE SEAS had a tonnage of 976 tons.

What type of wreck is the FIVE SEAS?

The FIVE SEAS is classified as a motor vessel.

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