United Vanguard Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
United vanguard Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 23.08 N,94 12.63 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.384667
  • Longitude: 94.210500
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UNITED VANGUARD
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 148.5 m
Width 19.2 m
Draught 10.8
Tonnage 7429
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2779/69 14.8.79 AGROUND IN DERELICT STATE IN 162300N, 941248E. (BURMESE NM 3T/79). NCA YET. 24.10.79 SALVAGE PROSPECTS NIL. (LL, 25.10.79). H2779/69 15.1.80 ST IN 162300N, 941248E [IND]. (INDIAN NM 642/79) - NM 241/80. [WGD] POSN: 1623.080N, 9412.630E.
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1954 BY VICKERS ARMSTRONG, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BY MARLBOROUGH MARITIME INC. PASSAGE SHARJAH FOR BASSEIN. ABANDONED AFTER ENGINE TROUBLE DURING CYCLONE. DRIFTED AND GROUNDED ON BUFFALO RK, BURMA. (LL & MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the UNITED VANGUARD wreck located?

The UNITED VANGUARD wreck is located at coordinates 16 23.08 N,94 12.63 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UNITED VANGUARD?

The seabed around the UNITED VANGUARD lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the UNITED VANGUARD discovered?

The wreck of the UNITED VANGUARD was discovered in 1979.

What country did the UNITED VANGUARD belong to?

The UNITED VANGUARD belonged to PA.

What cargo was the UNITED VANGUARD carrying?

The UNITED VANGUARD was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the UNITED VANGUARD?

The UNITED VANGUARD had a tonnage of 7429 tons.

What type of wreck is the UNITED VANGUARD?

The UNITED VANGUARD is classified as a motor vessel.

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