Regal Sun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Regal sun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 55.855 N,70 10.313 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.930917
  • Longitude: 70.171883
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REGAL SUN
Type bulk carrier
Flag GR
Length 168 m
Width 20 m
Tonnage 13258
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 26, 1979
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 2009

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck REGAL SUN, located at coordinates 22.930917 N, 70.171883 E, is a notable maritime obstruction situated off the coast of the Gulf of Kutch. Initially reported as beached near the Tekra Light in 1979, the vessel was subsequently refloated on January 20, 1980, with the assistance of the tug Salvorgan. Historical survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office note the vessel's transition from a beached status to its final recorded movement. These coordinates and the site history are maintained for maritime navigation and safety records within the Gulf of Kutch region.

Surveying Details

H4287/74 21.11.79 BEACHED 086.5DEG, 2.83M FROMM TEKRA LT. (NAVAREA VIII 793/79). GIVES POSN 225550N, 701020E. NCA, AWAIT DEHRU DUN NM. H4287/74 3.1.80 POSN 225549.5N, 701020E. (DEHRU DUN NM 625(T)/79). NCA YET. H4287/74 11.2.80 REFLOATED 20.1.80 WITH ASSISTANCE OF TUG 'SALVORGAN', PRESENTLY ANCHORED IN GULF OF KUTCH. (LLOYDS VOL.240). AMENDED TO LIFT.

Circumstances of loss

20.1.1980 CAUGHT FIRE IN KANDLA PORT & ORDERED TO LEAVE. VESSEL WAS REFLOATED & ANCHORED IN GULF OF KUTCH BETWEEN KANDLA & BEDI ON 20.1.1980. REPAIRED & ARRIVED KARACHI 28.4.80, WHERE VESSEL WAS SOLD FOR BREAKING, BUT BROKE IN TWO & SANK ON 27.6.80. (LLOYDS VOLS. 238-241).

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FAQ

Where is the REGAL SUN wreck located?

The REGAL SUN wreck is located at coordinates 22 55.855 N,70 10.313 E.

How deep is the seabed around the REGAL SUN?

The seabed around the REGAL SUN lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the REGAL SUN sink?

The REGAL SUN sank on Sep 26, 1979.

When was the wreck of the REGAL SUN discovered?

The wreck of the REGAL SUN was discovered in 1979.

What country did the REGAL SUN belong to?

The REGAL SUN belonged to GR.

What cargo was the REGAL SUN carrying?

The REGAL SUN was carrying scrap metal,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the REGAL SUN?

The REGAL SUN had a tonnage of 13258 tons.

What type of wreck is the REGAL SUN?

The REGAL SUN is classified as a bulk carrier.

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