Royal Bird Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Royal bird Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 14.3 N,91 49.57 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.238333
  • Longitude: 91.826167
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROYAL BIRD
Type motor vessel
Flag BD
Tonnage 232
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1989
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH507/350/01 19.3.90 SANK OPPOSITE CHITTAGONG UREA FERTILISER JETTY. NOT A NAVIGATIONAL HAZARD. SALVAGE BEING ARRANGED. (LL 9, 14 & 16.2.90). NCA YET. HH507/350/01 5.4.90 CARGO BEING SLOWLY SALVAGED. TWO HOLDS AND ENG ROOM PARTIALLY FLOODED. SALVAGE CONTRACTOR FOR HULL TO BE APPOINTED. (LL 30.3.90). 27.4.90 SALVAGE ATTEMPTS FAILED. CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. (LL 23.4.90). NCA YET. HH507/350/01 18.6.90 STILL LYING SUBMERGED E OF ENTRANCE TO R KARNAPHULI. (LL 26.5.90). HH507/350/01 10.9.90 LIES SUBMERGED AT ENTRANCE OF KARNAPHULI R. FROM CHITTAGONG OUTER ANCHORAGE IN 221300N, 914900E. (LL 31.8.90). PLOTS ON DRYING MUD BANK. NCA YET. HH507/350/01 22.1.91 STILL LIES SUBMERGED. (LL 22.12.90). HH507/350/02 29.8.91 STILL SUBMERGED. (LL 16.8.91). HH508/420/01 27.5.92 NOT SHOWN. (BANGLADESH 63, 24.8.91). 1.9.08 NOT SHOWN ON BA 84 [EDN 3 DTD 19.6.08]. AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 26, 2009

Circumstances of loss

STRAYED FROM CHANNEL IN THICK FOG ON ENTERING KARNAPHULI RIVER AND STRUCK A WRECK. WAS HOLED AND SANK. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 22 14.3 N,91 49.57 E
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FAQ

Where is the ROYAL BIRD wreck located?

The ROYAL BIRD wreck is located at coordinates 22 14.3 N,91 49.57 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROYAL BIRD?

The seabed around the ROYAL BIRD lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the ROYAL BIRD sink?

The ROYAL BIRD sank on Dec 6, 1989.

When was the wreck of the ROYAL BIRD discovered?

The wreck of the ROYAL BIRD was discovered in 1990.

What country did the ROYAL BIRD belong to?

The ROYAL BIRD belonged to BD.

What cargo was the ROYAL BIRD carrying?

The ROYAL BIRD was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the ROYAL BIRD?

The ROYAL BIRD had a tonnage of 232 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROYAL BIRD?

The ROYAL BIRD is classified as a motor vessel.

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