Mangal Tara Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Mangal tara Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
7 0 N,81 52.25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.000000
  • Longitude: 81.870833
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MANGAL TARA
Type motor vessel
Flag IN
Length 74.1 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 1574
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 28, 1989
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH501/350/01 21.12.89 AGROUND ON ROCKS IN 070000N, 815500E. (LL, 2.12.89). NOW GROUNDED IN 070900N, 815500E, NEAR SANGAMANKANDA POINT. (LL, 5.12.89). BOTH POSNS PLOT OFFSHORE. POSN 070000N, 815215E FOR FILING ONLY. HH501/350/01 7.2.90 REFLOATING ATTEMPT UNSUCCESSFUL. FURTHER ATTEMPT TO BE MADE EARLY IN 1990. (LL, 23.12.89). HH501/350/01 26.3.90 NOT YET REFLOATED DUE TO BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS. (LL, 7.3.90). HH501/350/01 4.4.90 REFLOATED 30.3.90. (LL, 3.4.90). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 9, 2014

Circumstances of loss

FLAT BOTTOMED MV RAN AGROUND WHILE ON PASSAGE YANGON AND VISAKHAPATNAM FOR TUTICORIN. (LL, 5.12.89).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 7 0 N,81 52.25 E
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FAQ

Where is the MANGAL TARA wreck located?

The MANGAL TARA wreck is located at coordinates 7 0 N,81 52.25 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MANGAL TARA?

The seabed around the MANGAL TARA lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the MANGAL TARA sink?

The MANGAL TARA sank on Nov 28, 1989.

When was the wreck of the MANGAL TARA discovered?

The wreck of the MANGAL TARA was discovered in 1989.

What country did the MANGAL TARA belong to?

The MANGAL TARA belonged to IN.

What cargo was the MANGAL TARA carrying?

The MANGAL TARA was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the MANGAL TARA?

The MANGAL TARA had a tonnage of 1574 tons.

What type of wreck is the MANGAL TARA?

The MANGAL TARA is classified as a motor vessel.