Other Wreck Pt 36494

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
15 28.56 N,73 47.45 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 15.476000
  • Longitude: 73.790833
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Flag PT
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3449/80 9.7.82 H3449/80 9.7.82 12 PORTUGUESE SHIPS, CAUGHT IN A FREAK STORM, SANK IN AGUADA BAY IN APRIL 1648. 6 MORE SANK IN MANDORI RIVER. ALL WERE REPORTEDLY CARRYING GOLD & SILVER COINS. AN ATTEMPT AT SALVAGE IS TO BE MADE BY THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY IN GOA. (LL, 24.6.82). NCA, POSN 152830N, 734730E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 14, 2008

Circumstances of loss

24.6.82 12 PORTUGUESE SHIPS, CAUGHT IN A FREAK STORM, SANK IN AGUADA BAY IN APRIL 1648. 6 MORE SANK IN MANDORI RIVER. (LL, 24.6.82)

General Comments

12 VESSELS

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