Ocean Wave Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ocean wave Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 42.41 N,89 29.3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.706833
  • Longitude: 89.488333
Wreck Depth 1.8 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN WAVE
Type bulk carrier
Flag PA
Tonnage 15634
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 8, 1999
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 15.11.99 GROUNDED NEAR MONGLA PILOT STATION ON THE OUTER BAR OF HIRON POINT. (LL, 31.10.99). TOO VAGUE TO CHART. POSN 2145.00N, 8929.00E FOR FILING ONLY. 15.11.99 VESSEL HAS BEEN ABANDONED. (LL, 8.11.99). NCA. 29.11.99 BROKEN IN TWO, FORE PART UNDER WATER. NO SALVAGE ATTEMPT YET. (LL 318). NCA. HH508/410/02 9.2.00 MV OCEAN WAVE SUNK IN 2141.800N, 8929.180E, A SHOAL HAS DEVELOPED ROUND THE WK. WK IS MARKED BY FL(2)10S LT. (MONGLA PORT AUTHORITY CIRCULAR 2/99 CONTAINED IN MERCANTILE MARINE DEPT, BANGLADESH LTR DTD 30.12.99). - NM 1001/00. 7.7.11 SHOWN AS DW ON BANGLADESH 35001 [NC 26.8.10]. NC 859. SEP 2011/000180101 31.10.11 SHOWN AS ST IN 2142.436N, 8929.306E [WGD] ON BANGLADESH 1002 [NC 21.8.11, 1:100,000].
Last Amended Date Nov 17, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1973. GROUNDED 50M OFF MONGLA. SUFFERED STRUCTURAL DAMAGE WITH SHELL AND BOTTOM PLATE CRACKED AND WATER IN NO.3 AND NO.4 HOLDS. ABANDONED BY MASTER AND 23 CREW. (LL).

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS

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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN WAVE wreck located?

The OCEAN WAVE wreck is located at coordinates 21 42.41 N,89 29.3 E.

How deep is the OCEAN WAVE and where exactly is it located?

The OCEAN WAVE lies at a depth of about 1.8 meters and is located at coordinates 21 42.41 N,89 29.3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OCEAN WAVE?

The seabed around the OCEAN WAVE lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the OCEAN WAVE sink?

The OCEAN WAVE sank on Oct 8, 1999.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN WAVE discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN WAVE was discovered in 1999.

What country did the OCEAN WAVE belong to?

The OCEAN WAVE belonged to PA.

What cargo was the OCEAN WAVE carrying?

The OCEAN WAVE was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the OCEAN WAVE?

The OCEAN WAVE had a tonnage of 15634 tons.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN WAVE?

The OCEAN WAVE is classified as a bulk carrier.

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