Mahtab Javed Ii (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Mahtab javed ii (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 16.708 N,91 48.228 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.278467
  • Longitude: 91.803800
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAHTAB JAVED II (PROBABLY)
Type tanker
Flag PK
Length 54.3 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.7
Orientation 112
Tonnage 771
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 4, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 8.11.71 CAPSIZED WHILE BERTHED AT GUPTIKHEL JETTY, OPPOSITE NAVAL JETTY AT CHITTAGONG. (LL 206). H2510/72 3.3.72 WK 5FMS 5FT IN 221634N, 914813E. (DEHRA DUN NM 55/72). - NM 488/72. H1273/72 15.5.72 WK TEMPORARILY MARKED BY G MOORING BUOY CLOSE N. (DEHRA DUN NM 147(T)/72). NCA YET. H2510/72 6.9.73 ST REPD IN 221630N, 914815E. (US NM 2780/73). NCA. H2510/72 12.2.74 TEMP G MOORING BUOY WITHDRAWN. (DEHRA DUN NM 31/74). H2510/72 20.3.74 VESSEL STATED TO HAVE BEEN SALVAGED. (CHITTAGONG PORT TRUST 21/1/74). H4244/76 1.6.77 WKS WITHIN KARNAPHULI RIVER CLEARED. (CHITTAGONG PORT AUTHORITY). H3815/76 18.11.77 RETAIN WK 5FMS 5FT, DUE TO VAGUENESS OF INFO. (CHITTAGONG CIRCULAR NO 14). 18.6.80 NOT SHOWN ON SURVEY [K8015] DTD 1977. RETAIN AS CHARTED UNLESS FURTHER INFO REC'D FROM BANGLADESH. 5.9.89 NOT SHOWN ON CHITTAGONG PORT AUTH. SURVEYS 1986-88. H508/800/01 19.5.97 ST SHOWN IN 221636.5N, 914824.5E [IND] APPROX ON CHART CUTTING & PHOTOS TAKEN BY A VESSEL MOORED AT JUMONO OIL JETTY IN DEC'96. LYING WITH BOWS TOWARDS SHORE, ORIENTATION ESE/WNW. BOWS, CENTRAL MAST & STERN SUPERSTRUCTURE SHOWING. TIDAL RANGE 3.5MTRS. (JNICO LONDON, REPORT NO. J/2006/09/97). PROBABLY M TANKER MAHTAB JAVED II, RAISED & BEACHED 7.4.73. (MSD). INS AS STPA. - NM 2070/97. HH508/420/02 22.12.97 VESSEL HAS ALREADY BEEN SALVAGED. (CHITTAGONG PORT AUTHORITY, FAX DTD 18.12.97). PREVIOUS DESCRIPTION OF WK IS THAT OF 'MOMIN', SEE [44950]. AMENDED TO LIFT. BR STD. SEP 2008/000013697 6.3.08 NOT SHOWN ON PROOF OF BANGLADESH INT 7428 [12.07, 1:35000]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 22, 1997

Circumstances of loss

7.4.73 BUILT IN 1967. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PAKISTAN TANKER CO LTD (MSD), BURMA ESTERN CO (LL). CAPSIZED & SANK FOLLOWING EXPLOSIONS BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY BENGALI SABOTEURS. 7 MEN LOST. RAISED ON 7.4.73 & BEACHED IN SHALLOW WATER. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MAHTAB JAVED II (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MAHTAB JAVED II (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 22 16.708 N,91 48.228 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MAHTAB JAVED II (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the MAHTAB JAVED II (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the MAHTAB JAVED II (PROBABLY) sink?

The MAHTAB JAVED II (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 4, 1971.

When was the wreck of the MAHTAB JAVED II (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MAHTAB JAVED II (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1971.

What country did the MAHTAB JAVED II (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MAHTAB JAVED II (PROBABLY) belonged to PK.

What cargo was the MAHTAB JAVED II (PROBABLY) carrying?

The MAHTAB JAVED II (PROBABLY) was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the MAHTAB JAVED II (PROBABLY)?

The MAHTAB JAVED II (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 771 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAHTAB JAVED II (PROBABLY)?

The MAHTAB JAVED II (PROBABLY) is classified as a tanker.

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