Other Wreck 4527

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
21 42.29 N,72 28 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.704833
  • Longitude: 72.466667
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2012
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Mar 18, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater obstruction located near the Gulf of Khambhat coast at coordinates 21 42.29 N, 72 28 E. Historical survey data identifies the site as containing a broken anchor and cable debris first reported in April 2012, with subsequent reports of a seafloor foul in May 2012. This underwater wreck and obstruction site is recorded in UK Hydrographic Office archives and Indian Naval charts as a navigational hazard. The obstruction consists of scattered metallic debris including remnants of heavy maritime equipment. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when navigating in the vicinity of these coordinates off the Indian coastline.

Surveying Details

SEP 2012/000081487 26.4.12 ANCHOR/CABLE BROKEN IN 2142.30N, 7228.00E [WGD]. (NAVAREA VIII 705/12). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. SEP 2012/000093456 24.5.12 FOUL IN 2142.26N, 7228.03E [IND]. (INDIAN NM 9/124/12). - NM 2625/12.

Circumstances of loss

LOST BY CEILO DI VENEZIA.

General Comments

ANCHOR CABLE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 21 42.29 N,72 28 E
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