Hsd Mattancherry Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hsd mattancherry Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 57.958 N,76 15.44 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 9.965967
  • Longitude: 76.257333
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HSD MATTANCHERRY
Type dredger
Flag IN
Length 90.8 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 5.8
Orientation 130
Tonnage 3061
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 26, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2883/85 21.6.88 H2883/85 21.6.88 SUNK IN MATTANCHERRY CHANNEL. (LL 27.5.88). NCA YET. H2883/85 6.7.88 H2883/85 6.7.88 GLOBAL TENDERS TO BE INVITED FOR SALVAGE OF VESSEL. (LL 16.6.88). H2883/85 7.9.88 H2883/85 7.9.88 STRANDED IN 095751.5N, 761531E. REFERRED TO AS 'HSD MATTANCHERRY'. (DD NM 415(T)/88). NCA YET. HH502/350/01 17.11.89 HH502/350/01 17.11.89 TO BE SCRAPPED 'WHERE IS'. (LL 28.10.89). HH502/350/01 2.4.90 HH502/350/01 2.4.90 TENDERS YET TO BE ISSUED REGARDING SCRAPPING. (LL 2.3.90). HH502/350/01 31.5.91 HH502/350/01 31.5.91 TENDER ACCEPTED TO REFLOAT, OR SCRAP, VESSEL BEFORE OUTBREAK OF SW MONSOON. (LL 22.5.91). HH502/350/01 25.7.91 HH502/350/01 25.7.91 SALVAGE ATTEMPT UNSUCCESSFUL. FURTHER ATTEMPT LIKELY IN AUGUST. (LL 17.7.91). HH502/350/02 18.9.91 HH502/350/02 18.9.91 REFLOATING ATTEMPTS RESUMED. (LL 12.9.91). HH502/350/02 7.1.92 HH502/350/02 7.1.92 STILL NOT REFLOATED. (LL 2.1.92). HH502/520/01 15.5.92 HH502/520/01 15.5.92 STRANDED IN 095751.5N, 761530E. (DD NM 188/92). REFFERED TO AS H.S.D. MATTANCHERI. INS AS STF, LENGTH 298FT LONG, LYING 130/310 DEG IN 095751.5N, 0761530N. - NM 1580/92.
Last Amended Date May 15, 1992

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK SUBMERGED OBJECT IN COCHIN OUTER CHANNEL AND TOOK ON LIST. PROCEEDED TO MOORINGS IN MATTANCHERRY CHANNEL WHERE SHE CONTINUED TO TAKE IN WATER AND EVENTUALLY CAPSIZED.

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FAQ

Where is the HSD MATTANCHERRY wreck located?

The HSD MATTANCHERRY wreck is located at coordinates 9 57.958 N,76 15.44 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HSD MATTANCHERRY?

The seabed around the HSD MATTANCHERRY lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the HSD MATTANCHERRY sink?

The HSD MATTANCHERRY sank on May 26, 1988.

When was the wreck of the HSD MATTANCHERRY discovered?

The wreck of the HSD MATTANCHERRY was discovered in 1988.

What country did the HSD MATTANCHERRY belong to?

The HSD MATTANCHERRY belonged to IN.

What was the tonnage of the HSD MATTANCHERRY?

The HSD MATTANCHERRY had a tonnage of 3061 tons.

What type of wreck is the HSD MATTANCHERRY?

The HSD MATTANCHERRY is classified as a dredger.

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