Akbar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Akbar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 9.08 N,74 41.95 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.151333
  • Longitude: 74.699167
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AKBAR
Type sailing vessel
Flag IN
Tonnage 177
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo construction materials
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 10, 1987

Surveying Details

H2066/75 10.5.79 H2066/75 10.5.79 DWPA IN 130900N, 744200E. (DEHRA DUN NM 207(T)/79). - NM 1450/79. 26.10.79 26.10.79 NOT SHOWN ON INDIAN 258. 17.11.79 17.11.79 SANK IN 8FTHMS AND MUST BY NOW HAVE BROKEN UP. (LL 15.11.79). 27.9.84 27.9.84 NOT SHOWN ON INDIAN 272. DELETE. - NM 2678/84. H2997/71 15.1.85 H2997/71 15.1.85 DWPA IN 130900N, 744200E. (DEHRA DUN NM 534/84). - NM 256/85.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the AKBAR wreck located?

The AKBAR wreck is located at coordinates 13 9.08 N,74 41.95 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AKBAR?

The seabed around the AKBAR lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the AKBAR sink?

The AKBAR sank on Feb 17, 1979.

When was the wreck of the AKBAR discovered?

The wreck of the AKBAR was discovered in 1979.

What country did the AKBAR belong to?

The AKBAR belonged to IN.

What cargo was the AKBAR carrying?

The AKBAR was carrying construction materials.

What was the tonnage of the AKBAR?

The AKBAR had a tonnage of 177 tons.

What type of wreck is the AKBAR?

The AKBAR is classified as a sailing vessel.

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