Vishva Apurva Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vishva apurva Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 30 N,36 39 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.500000
  • Longitude: 36.650000
Water Depth 1000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VISHVA APURVA
Type motor vessel
Flag IN
Length 169.2 m
Width 22.9 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 11179
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 6, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3334/86 9.9.87 BROKE IN TWO & SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION IN POSN 233000N 363900E, APPROX 90M W OF YANBU. (LL 7.8.87). PLOTS IN OVER 1000 MTRS. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. H3334/86 9.9.87 OWNERS CONTEMPLATING SALVAGE. (LL 8.8.87). NCA
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1974 BY VEG WARNOWWERFT WARNERMUENDE, WARNEMUENDED. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD. PASSAGE GRANSK FOR INDIA. COLLIDED WITH M BULK CARRIER DIAS APPROX 90 MILES W OF YANBU. VESSELS REMAINED LOCKED TOGETHER FOR SIX HOURS. ON PARTING, BROKE IN TWO AND SANK. CREW RECOVERED.

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FAQ

Where is the VISHVA APURVA wreck located?

The VISHVA APURVA wreck is located at coordinates 23 30 N,36 39 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VISHVA APURVA?

The seabed around the VISHVA APURVA lies at approximately 1000 meters deep.

When did the VISHVA APURVA sink?

The VISHVA APURVA sank on Aug 6, 1987.

When was the wreck of the VISHVA APURVA discovered?

The wreck of the VISHVA APURVA was discovered in 1987.

What country did the VISHVA APURVA belong to?

The VISHVA APURVA belonged to IN.

What cargo was the VISHVA APURVA carrying?

The VISHVA APURVA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the VISHVA APURVA?

The VISHVA APURVA had a tonnage of 11179 tons.

What type of wreck is the VISHVA APURVA?

The VISHVA APURVA is classified as a motor vessel.

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