Ravi-I Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Ravi-i Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 13.217 N,91 47.887 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.220283
  • Longitude: 91.798117
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RAVI-I
Type carrier
Flag BD
Tonnage 472
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 18, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2065/75 17.7.84 SANK IN RIVER CHANNEL OFF PATENGA LTHO. LOCATED AND MARKED BY BUOYS. ABANDONED BY UNDERWRITERS. PORT AUTHORITY NOTIFIED OWNERS TO REMOVE WK IMMEDIATELY. (LL 19, 23.4.84 & 16.5.84). NCA YET. H2065/75 14.8.84 ST REPD IN 221310N, 914804E, MARKED BY A RED CAN LT BUOY, FL R 8S. (DEHRA DUN NM 327(T)/84). NCA YET. AWAIT FULL NM. H2065/75 8.11.84 WK STILL IN SAME POSN. NO SALVAGE CONTEMPLATED. (LL 31.10.84). H2065/75 13.12.84 SALVAGE OPS. IN HAND IN POSN 199 DEG, 750MTRS, FROM PATENGA LTHO. (LL 3.12.84). NCA. H2065/75 6.2.85 SALVAGE OPS CONFIRMED. (DD NM 575(T)/84). H2065/75 15.7.85 VESSEL STILL IN POSN, BUT REMOVAL STILL INTENDED EVENTUALLY. (LL 1.7.85). H2065/75 4.12.85 STILL LIES IN SAME POSN AND SAID TO BE GRADUALLY SILTING UP, NO ATTEMPT MADE SO FAR TO REMOVE VESSEL AND NO APPARENT PLAN TO DO SO IN NEAR FUTURE. (LL 22.11.85). INS ST PA IN 221310N, 914804E. - NM 3344/85. H2388/83 9.10.86 WK NEAR BREAKWATER IS CONSPIC. ONLY KEEL & PART OF UPPERWORKS REMAIN. MOST OF THE STEEL HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SIDES. (REPORT DD 15.4.86). NCA YET. H3476/86 21.1.87 WK POSN 199DEG, 750MTRS, FROM PATENGA LTHO. (CHITTAGONG PORT AUTHORITY, NM 17/84). NCA. H3670/78 9.9.87 CHITTAGONG PORT AUTHORITY HAS NEGOTIATED WITH A SINGAPORE SALVAGE CO FOR REMOVAL OF WK. (LL 14.8.87). NCA YET. H3670/78 26.5.88 WK REMOVED. ENTRANCE TO PORT NOW FREE FROM ANY DANGER. (LL 26.4.88). DELETE. - NM ACTION.
Last Amended Date Dec 10, 2008

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN RIVER WHILE PROCEEDING FROM OUTER ANCHORAGE TO JETTY. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 22 13.217 N,91 47.887 E
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FAQ

Where is the RAVI-I wreck located?

The RAVI-I wreck is located at coordinates 22 13.217 N,91 47.887 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RAVI-I?

The seabed around the RAVI-I lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the RAVI-I sink?

The RAVI-I sank on Apr 18, 1984.

When was the wreck of the RAVI-I discovered?

The wreck of the RAVI-I was discovered in 1984.

What country did the RAVI-I belong to?

The RAVI-I belonged to BD.

What cargo was the RAVI-I carrying?

The RAVI-I was carrying salt.

What was the tonnage of the RAVI-I?

The RAVI-I had a tonnage of 472 tons.

What type of wreck is the RAVI-I?

The RAVI-I is classified as a carrier.

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