Janaki Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Janaki Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 47.25 N,72 43.785 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.787500
  • Longitude: 72.729750
Wreck Depth 11 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JANAKI
Type carrier
Flag IN
Length 59.4 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 857
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 24, 1954
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1954
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jun 20, 1985

Simplified Wreck Survey

Shipwreck Details Name JANAKI Wreck Position 18 47.25 N 72 43.785 E Location Arabian Sea near Khanderi Island off the coast of Mumbai India Historical survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office and Indian hydrographic surveys document the wreck with least depth soundings recorded over time including depths of 3 fathoms 3 feet 7 fathoms 12.8 meters and 11 meters originally marked by green buoy markers following its initial charting in 1954

Surveying Details

H1982/54 25.5.54 WK 3FMS 3FT IN 184636N, 724348E, OR 314DEGS, 6.5M FROM KHANDERI LT, MARKED BY G DRUM BUOY CLOSE N. (BOMBAY NM 12/54). - NM 1119/54. H1982/54 25.6.54 DW IN 184724N, 724348E, OR 318DEGS, 7M FROM KHANDERI LT HO, MARKED BY G CAN BUOY CLOSE W. (BOMBAY NM 16/54). - NM 1454/54. H1982/54 26.1.56 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK STATED TO BE 7FMS. (BOMBAY NM 70/55). - NM 163/56. H1982/54 27.2.56 BUOY DELETED. (BOMBAY NM 2/56). - NM 464/56. 31.7.74 SHOWN AS WK 12.8MTRS IN 184711N, 724356E ON INDIAN 2016. NC 2621. H2029/73 9.5.75 AMEND TO WK 11MTRS [6FMS] IN 184712N, 724349.5E [IND]. (DEHRA DUN NM 148/75). - NM 1160/75. H2029/73 13.8.75 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (DEHRA DUN NM 236/75). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

13.3.54 BUILT 1922 BY HOWALDTSWERKE, WITH TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MALABAR S.S. CO. PASSAGE BOMBAY FOR CALICUT. CAPSIZED W OF KHANDERI ISLAND ON 13.3.54. VESSEL DRIFTED BOTTOM-UP & FINALLY SANK ON 24.3.54. 7 OF 40 PERSONS ON BOARD LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the JANAKI wreck located?

The JANAKI wreck is located at coordinates 18 47.25 N,72 43.785 E.

How deep is the JANAKI and where exactly is it located?

The JANAKI lies at a depth of about 11 meters and is located at coordinates 18 47.25 N,72 43.785 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JANAKI?

The seabed around the JANAKI lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the JANAKI sink?

The JANAKI sank on Mar 24, 1954.

When was the wreck of the JANAKI discovered?

The wreck of the JANAKI was discovered in 1954.

What country did the JANAKI belong to?

The JANAKI belonged to IN.

What was the tonnage of the JANAKI?

The JANAKI had a tonnage of 857 tons.

What type of wreck is the JANAKI?

The JANAKI is classified as a carrier.

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