Pyidawtha Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Pyidawtha Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
19 27.833 N,93 30.667 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.463883
  • Longitude: 93.511117
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PYIDAWTHA
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 6, 1955
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3803/55 24.8.55 ST LIES 155DEGS, 1.45M FROM KYAUKPANDU TRIG. PT. (RANGOON NM 11/55) GIVES POSN 192754N, 933040E. - NM 1945/55. H3803/55 9.6.67 DW IN 192754N, 933040E. (RANGOON NM 8/67). BR STD. H3803/55 16.7.68 DW IN 192750N, 933040E, MARKED BY G CAN BUOY IN 192750N, 933024.5E. (RANGOON NM 15/68). - NM 1359/68. 25.3.99 DW AND G CAN BUOY NOT CHARTED ON NC 817. STS. 1.8.01 SHOWN AS DW IN 1927.900N, 9330.700E, MARKED BY G CAN BUOY ON RUSSIAN 42280 [JUN'00 EDN COREECT TO 16.6.01]. CHART BRANCH ASKED TO RECONSIDER WHETHER BA 817 STS. SEP2016/000298376 20.12.16 DW 'SS PYIDAWTHA' NO LONGER PRESENT IN 1927.83N 9330.67E (WGD). (EMAIL DATED 30/11/16, FROM LT SOE NYUNT THAW, MNHC). AMEND TO LIFTED.
Last Amended Date Dec 20, 2016
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 19 27.833 N,93 30.667 E
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FAQ

Where is the PYIDAWTHA wreck located?

The PYIDAWTHA wreck is located at coordinates 19 27.833 N,93 30.667 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PYIDAWTHA?

The seabed around the PYIDAWTHA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the PYIDAWTHA sink?

The PYIDAWTHA sank on May 6, 1955.

When was the wreck of the PYIDAWTHA discovered?

The wreck of the PYIDAWTHA was discovered in 1955.