Anchor Wreck 988

Field	Value
Obstruction Category	foul ground
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	24 44 N,66 55 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 24.733333 Longitude: 66.916667
Water Depth	18 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type	Anchor
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Jul 12, 1976
Original Detection Year	1976
Last Detection Year	2017
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	3.8.76 2 ANCHORS & 4.5 SHACKLES OF CHAIN LOST APPROX 7M OFF KARACHI. (LLOYDS VOL.225). NCA, POSN 244400N, 665500E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date	Nov 6, 2017

Circumstances of loss

M TANKER 'VALL STAR' LOST BOTH ANCHORS & 4.5 SHACKLES OF CHAIN, DUE TO HEAVY WEATHER, WHILE AT ANCHOR OUTSIDE KARACHI. (LLOYDS VOL.225).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 24 44 N,66 55 E

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