Jalpankhi Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Jalpankhi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 37.23 N,70 2.98 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.620500
  • Longitude: 70.049667
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JALPANKHI
Type barge
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Nov 10, 2008

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck survey report for the vessel JALPANKHI located in the Gulf of Kutch off the coast of Gujarat, India. The official coordinates for the obstruction are 22 37.23 N, 70 2.98 E. Historical hydrographic data from the UK Hydrographic Office and Indian Naval Notices to Mariners indicates the site was previously designated as a dangerous wreck. Following surveys conducted between 1983 and 2008, the status of the JALPANKHI wreck was updated to deleted and amended to dead, confirming the obstruction no longer poses a hazard to navigation in this area of the Arabian Sea. Navigators should note that historical records tracked the wreck position through various coordinates including 22 37.10 N, 70 03.01 E and 22 37.12 N, 70 03.00 E before its final removal from official nautical charts.

Surveying Details

H3449/80 16.3.83 DW IN 223710N, 700301E APPROX. (DEHRA DUN TNM 40/83) NCA YET. H2997/71 8.4.83 REPEATED IN NAVAREA VIII 7/83. NCA YET. H2883/85 30.10.85 DW PA IN 223709N, 700301E. (DEHRA DUN NM 435/85) - NM 3064/85. HH502/410/01 27.6.92 NOW FOUL IN 223712N, 700300E [IND]. (INDIAN NM 11/238/92) - NM 2075/92. SEP 2008/000089629 10.11.08 DELETED. (INDIAN NM 21/557/08). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM BLOCK 6979/08.

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FAQ

Where is the JALPANKHI wreck located?

The JALPANKHI wreck is located at coordinates 22 37.23 N,70 2.98 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JALPANKHI?

The seabed around the JALPANKHI lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the JALPANKHI discovered?

The wreck of the JALPANKHI was discovered in 1983.

What type of wreck is the JALPANKHI?

The JALPANKHI is classified as a barge.

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