Jabbar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Jabbar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 19.3 N,91 49.32 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.321667
  • Longitude: 91.822000
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JABBAR
Type carrier
Flag BD
Length 64.9 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 506
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 11, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH507/350/01 5.7.90 NO SALVAGE ATTEMPT YET MADE. (LL 29.6.90). NCA YET. HH507/350/01 10.9.90 LIES SUBMERGED AT N SIDE OF NO 1 JETTY. NO SALVAGE ATTEMPT YET. (LL 8.8.90). HH507/350/01 4.10.90 REMAINS SUBMERGED. PORT AUTHORITY HAS INSTRUCTED OWNERS TO REMOVE WK. (LL 27.9.90). HH507/350/01 4.4.91 DEMOLITION COMMENCED SEPT 90; COMPLETION EXPECTED BY JUNE. (LL 23.3 91).
Last Amended Date Mar 18, 2008

Circumstances of loss

14.6.90 WHILE UNDER REPAIR AT RALLY GHAT, STRAND ROAD, CHITTAGONG, DRIFTED TOWARDS SHORE AT HIGH WATER AND AGAIN TO MIDSTREAM AT LOW WATER. TOUCHED BOTTOM AND TOOK ON LIST SUCH THAT A MAJOR PORTION OF THE VESSEL IS UNDER WATER AT HIGH TIDE. (LL 14.6.90).

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FAQ

Where is the JABBAR wreck located?

The JABBAR wreck is located at coordinates 22 19.3 N,91 49.32 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JABBAR?

The seabed around the JABBAR lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the JABBAR sink?

The JABBAR sank on Jun 11, 1990.

When was the wreck of the JABBAR discovered?

The wreck of the JABBAR was discovered in 1990.

What country did the JABBAR belong to?

The JABBAR belonged to BD.

What cargo was the JABBAR carrying?

The JABBAR was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the JABBAR?

The JABBAR had a tonnage of 506 tons.

What type of wreck is the JABBAR?

The JABBAR is classified as a carrier.

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