Kamakshi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Kamakshi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 4.6 N,93 28.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.076667
  • Longitude: 93.475000
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KAMAKSHI
Type motor vessel
Flag IN
Length 54.3 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 299
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 15, 1986
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H5972/69 27.6.86 H5972/69 27.6.86 RAN AGROUND IN 080436N, 932830E. (NAVAREA VIII 337/86). NCA YET. H5972/69 15.9.86 H5972/69 15.9.86 DETAILS REPEATED. (DEHRA DUN NM 394(T)/86). NCA YET. HH507/350/02 23.4.92 HH507/350/02 23.4.92 ST IN 080436N, 932830E [UND]. (DEHRA DUN NM 154/92). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 1, 2008

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND NEAR NANCOWRY, NICOBAR ISLANDS, WHILE ON PASSAGE TO CAMPBEL BAY, OFF GREAT NICOBAR. ALL 14 CREW SAFE. DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. SOLD TO SHRI Y. MOHOMAD SALEEM, PORT BLAIR FOR DEMOLITION. UNCERTAIN AS TO WHETHER WORK HAS COMMENCED. (LLOYDS VOLS. 264, 269, 274 & 275).

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FAQ

Where is the KAMAKSHI wreck located?

The KAMAKSHI wreck is located at coordinates 8 4.6 N,93 28.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KAMAKSHI?

The seabed around the KAMAKSHI lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the KAMAKSHI sink?

The KAMAKSHI sank on May 15, 1986.

When was the wreck of the KAMAKSHI discovered?

The wreck of the KAMAKSHI was discovered in 1986.

What country did the KAMAKSHI belong to?

The KAMAKSHI belonged to IN.

What cargo was the KAMAKSHI carrying?

The KAMAKSHI was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the KAMAKSHI?

The KAMAKSHI had a tonnage of 299 tons.

What type of wreck is the KAMAKSHI?

The KAMAKSHI is classified as a motor vessel.

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