Ken Explorer Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Ken explorer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
20 42.84 N,71 59.24 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 20.714000
- Longitude: 71.987333
|
| Water Depth |
21 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
KEN EXPLORER |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
LR |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year |
2004 |
| Last Detection Year |
2012 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 19, 2012 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Wreck details for the vessel KEN EXPLORER located in the Arabian Sea off the coast of India. The vessel was originally reported grounded at coordinates 20 42.84 N, 71 59.24 E. Official maritime records indicate the wreck was initially identified in September 2004 following a grounding incident. Subsequent hydrographic surveys and navigation notices show conflicting data regarding its status. While some nautical charts listed the site as a potential underwater obstruction or wreck, Indian Notice to Mariners 24/622/08 officially deleted the wreck entry in December 2008. By 2012, navigation charts including Indian chart 207 confirmed the removal of the obstruction from maritime records. Mariners are advised that the KEN EXPLORER is officially listed as deleted and is no longer marked as a navigational hazard at these coordinates.
Surveying Details
HH502/420/05 10.9.04 REPORTEDLY GROUNDED IN 2042.8N, 7159.28E. (NAVAREA VIII 520/04). NCA. HH502/420/02 10.9.04 DW IN 2042.80N, 7159.28E [IND]. (INDIAN NM 17/346/04). - NM 4557/04. 15.9.04 REPORTED AS STILL AGROUND ON 13.9.04. (LL, 14.9.04) NFA. SEP 2008/0000100198 23.12.08 DELETED. (INDIAN NM 24/622/08). AMEND DEAD. 19.9.12 STILL SHOWN AS ST ON BA 1486 [EDN 6 DTD 27.11.08]. SEP 2012/000158435 19.9.12 NOT SHOWN ON INDIAN 207 [EDN 2 DTD 31.5.12, 1:150,000]. DELETE. - NM 4495/12.
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20 42.84 N,71 59.24 E
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FAQ
Where is the KEN EXPLORER wreck located?
The KEN EXPLORER wreck is located at coordinates 20 42.84 N,71 59.24 E.
How deep is the seabed around the KEN EXPLORER?
The seabed around the KEN EXPLORER lies at approximately 21 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the KEN EXPLORER discovered?
The wreck of the KEN EXPLORER was discovered in 2004.
What country did the KEN EXPLORER belong to?
The KEN EXPLORER belonged to LR.
What type of wreck is the KEN EXPLORER?
The KEN EXPLORER is classified as a motor vessel.