African Proctor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
African proctor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 43 N,90 42 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.716667
  • Longitude: 90.700000
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AFRICAN PROCTOR
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Length 55.5 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 396
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 9, 1971
Original Detection Year 1972
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 4.1.72 4.1.72 SUNK IN 224300N, 904200E, OR 3C OFFSHORE IN MEGHNA RIVER, GANGES DELTA. (LLOYDS VOL. 206). PLOTS ON LAND, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 18, 2008

Circumstances of loss

OWNED BY STEEN E HOFFNER, PARTREDERI. PASSAGE CHITTAGONG FOR BARISAL. SUNK AT MADUHEUR ON MEGHNA RIVER, ALL 4 CREW MEMBERS SAFE. (LLOYDS VOLS.206 & 209).

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FAQ

Where is the AFRICAN PROCTOR wreck located?

The AFRICAN PROCTOR wreck is located at coordinates 22 43 N,90 42 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AFRICAN PROCTOR?

The seabed around the AFRICAN PROCTOR lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the AFRICAN PROCTOR sink?

The AFRICAN PROCTOR sank on Dec 9, 1971.

When was the wreck of the AFRICAN PROCTOR discovered?

The wreck of the AFRICAN PROCTOR was discovered in 1972.

What country did the AFRICAN PROCTOR belong to?

The AFRICAN PROCTOR belonged to DK.

What cargo was the AFRICAN PROCTOR carrying?

The AFRICAN PROCTOR was carrying metal: concentrate and products,grain.

What was the tonnage of the AFRICAN PROCTOR?

The AFRICAN PROCTOR had a tonnage of 396 tons.

What type of wreck is the AFRICAN PROCTOR?

The AFRICAN PROCTOR is classified as a motor vessel.

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