Other Wreck 4563

Field	Value
Obstruction Category	foul ground
Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	21 41.56 N,72 26.01 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 21.692667 Longitude: 72.433500
Water Depth	6 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 wreck and obstruction report located near the Gulf of Khambhat, India. Two significant navigational hazards have been identified in this vicinity. The first is an anchor and cable obstruction reported at coordinates 21 41.57 N, 72 26.01 E, documented in April 2012. A second seafloor foul or underwater obstruction was reported shortly after in May 2012 at coordinates 21 41.53 N, 72 26.04 E. These combined reports confirm an underwater obstruction area centered approximately at 21 41.56 N, 72 26.01 E. Mariners are advised that these structural debris points may consist of broken cables, anchors, or submerged metal remnants and should exercise caution when navigating these waters near the Indian coastline.

Surveying Details

SEP 2012/000081487 26.4.12 ANCHOR/CABLE BROKEN IN 2141.57N, 7226.01E [WGD]. (NAVAREA VIII 705/12). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. SEP 2012/000093456 24.5.12 FOUL IN 2141.53N, 7226.04E [IND]. (INDIAN NM 9/124/12).

Circumstances of loss

LOST BY VINALINES FREEDOM.

General Comments

ANCHOR/CABLE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 21 41.56 N,72 26.01 E

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