Musafir Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Musafir Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 28.967 N,91 21.33 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.482783
  • Longitude: 91.355500
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MUSAFIR
Type steam ship
Flag PK
Length 46 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 512
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 26, 1967
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details RAN AGROUND 2.5M W OF SANDWIP ISLAND, ABOUT 35M FROM CHITTAGONG & CAPSIZED H1772/67 24.7.67 DW PA IN 222900N, 912200E. (PAKISTAN NM 30/67). NE 859. H1772/67 7.9.70 NO LONGER SHOWN ON BLOCK CORRECTION FOR PAKISTAN 10. DELETE. NE 859. H3627/70 8.12.70 DW PA IN 222855N, 912130E. (PAKISTAN NM 32/70). - NM 130/71. 14.3.85 POSN PLOTS ON A DRYING BANK, WK NO LONGER CHARTED. NC 859. HH507/350/01 10.9.90 WK IN 222900N, 912130E TO BE EXPUNGED. (DEHRA DUN NM 261/90). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 2, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1946 BY MORTON ENGINEERING & DRY DOCK CO., LTD., QUEBEC. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PAKISTAN RIVER STEAMERS, LTD. VESSEL RAN AGROUND 2.5M W OF SANDWIP ISLAND, ABOUT 35M FROM CHITTAGONG & CAPSIZED & SANK, WHILE ON PASSAGE FOR DACCA [DHAKA]. ALL CREW SAFELY RESCUED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the MUSAFIR wreck located?

The MUSAFIR wreck is located at coordinates 22 28.967 N,91 21.33 E.

When did the MUSAFIR sink?

The MUSAFIR sank on Mar 26, 1967.

When was the wreck of the MUSAFIR discovered?

The wreck of the MUSAFIR was discovered in 1967.

What country did the MUSAFIR belong to?

The MUSAFIR belonged to PK.

What cargo was the MUSAFIR carrying?

The MUSAFIR was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MUSAFIR?

The MUSAFIR had a tonnage of 512 tons.

What type of wreck is the MUSAFIR?

The MUSAFIR is classified as a steam ship.

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