Lok Prabha (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lok prabha (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 5.106 N,29 3.486 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.085100
  • Longitude: 29.058100
Wreck Depth 12 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name LOK PRABHA (STERN SECTION)
Type bulk carrier
Flag IN
Length 147.8 m
Width 20.4 m
Draught 12.5
Tonnage 10500
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 27, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 29, 2013

Simplified Wreck Survey

Wreck of the LOK PRABHA stern section located in the Black Sea off the coast of Turkey. The underwater obstruction is currently charted at coordinates 41 05.106N, 029 03.486E. Historical survey data indicates varying depth readings over time ranging from 12 meters to 21 meters. This wreck site remains a recognized maritime hazard and underwater feature in the region.

Surveying Details

H3569/74 8.2.77 H3569/74 8.2.77 WK 12MTRS IN 410510N, 290332E [EUR]. (TURKISH NM 277/76) - NM 454/77. 14.3.93 14.3.93 SHOWN AS WK 21MTRS IN 410509N, 290333E [EUR] ON TURKISH 2921B [OCT'92 EDN]. BR STD. 27.6.95 27.6.95 SHOWN AS WK 21MTRS IN 410509N, 290330E [EUR] ON TURKISH 2921. NE 1198. 9.5.97 9.5.97 SHOWN AS WK 12MTRS IN 410509N, 290331E [EUR] ON TURKISH 2921B [1994 EDN, ADOPTION]. NC 1159. 29.5.13 29.5.13 [WGD] POSN: 4105.106N, 2903.486E.

Circumstances of loss

29.12.76 VESSEL, BUILT 1966 BY SANOYASU DOCKYARD CO. LTD, OSAKA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MOGUL LINE LTD. BROKE IN TWO & SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH RUSSIAN VESSEL MATSESTA, OFF RUMELIHISARI, APPROX 6M N OF ISTANBUL. VESSEL WAS ON PASSAGE MORMUGAO TO EREGLI. 1 OF 42 CREW LOST. (LL, 29.12.76 & MSD)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 41 5.106 N,29 3.486 E
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FAQ

Where is the LOK PRABHA (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The LOK PRABHA (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 41 5.106 N,29 3.486 E.

How deep is the LOK PRABHA (STERN SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The LOK PRABHA (STERN SECTION) lies at a depth of about 12 meters and is located at coordinates 41 5.106 N,29 3.486 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LOK PRABHA (STERN SECTION)?

The seabed around the LOK PRABHA (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the LOK PRABHA (STERN SECTION) sink?

The LOK PRABHA (STERN SECTION) sank on Dec 27, 1976.

When was the wreck of the LOK PRABHA (STERN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the LOK PRABHA (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the LOK PRABHA (STERN SECTION) belong to?

The LOK PRABHA (STERN SECTION) belonged to IN.

What cargo was the LOK PRABHA (STERN SECTION) carrying?

The LOK PRABHA (STERN SECTION) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the LOK PRABHA (STERN SECTION)?

The LOK PRABHA (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 10500 tons.

What type of wreck is the LOK PRABHA (STERN SECTION)?

The LOK PRABHA (STERN SECTION) is classified as a bulk carrier.

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