Mahratta Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Mahratta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 58.758 N,72 56.943 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.979300
  • Longitude: 72.949050
Wreck Depth -0.8 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAHRATTA
Type frigate
Flag IN
Orientation 135
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2009

Simplified Wreck Survey

SS Mahratta Shipwreck Survey Details Wreck Position 18 58.758 N 72 56.943 E Arabian Sea near Mumbai India Historical survey records from 1959 to 1991 document the wreck structure showing a mast or superstructure initially visible lying northwest to southeast marked by navigational buoys over time and later recorded as drying 0.8 meters above water

Surveying Details

H7116/58 15.1.59 INS STF (CONSPIC) SHOWN IN 185842N, 725700E, LYING NW/SE, ON SURVEY [K1536/2]. NC 2621. 31.7.74 SHOWN AS STF (CONSPIC) (5) IN 185842N, 725659E [IND] ON INDIAN 2001. NC 656. H2997/71 4.8.82 G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G, LAID IN 185849N, 725702E. (BOMBAY NM 13/82 & DEHRA DUN NM 402/82). - NM 2080/82. H3849/81 25.9.84 BUOY REMOVED. (BOMBAY NM 384/84). - NM 2677/84. H7116/58 27.11.84 NOW STF PA. (DEHRA DUN 458/84). BR STD. 13.4.87 STF PA SHOWN IN 185842.5N, 725659E [IND] ON INDIAN 2076 [1985 EDN]. NC 2627. 22.10.91 NOW SHOWN AS ST, DRIES 0.8MTRS, ON INDIAN 2076 [1990 EDN]. NE 2627.

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FAQ

Where is the MAHRATTA wreck located?

The MAHRATTA wreck is located at coordinates 18 58.758 N,72 56.943 E.

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

The MAHRATTA lies at a depth of about -0.8 meters and is located at coordinates 18 58.758 N,72 56.943 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MAHRATTA?

The seabed around the MAHRATTA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MAHRATTA discovered?

The wreck of the MAHRATTA was discovered in 1959.

What country did the MAHRATTA belong to?

The MAHRATTA belonged to IN.

What type of wreck is the MAHRATTA?

The MAHRATTA is classified as a frigate.

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