Andaman Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Andaman Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 8.89 N,1 33.373 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.148167
  • Longitude: 1.556217
Wreck Depth 31.726 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANDAMAN
Type motor vessel
Flag SE
Length 133.8 m
Width 18 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 138.1
Sonar Width 30.9
Shadow Height 19.3
Orientation 69
Tonnage 4765
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 24, 1953
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H5824/60 3.3.61 EXAM'D IN 510900N, 013324E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 130FT. (HMS SCOTT, 11.5.60). INS AS NDW. H5824/60 7.11.61 OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR 68FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 87FT IN GEN DEPTH 173FT. (HMS SCOTT, 22.3.61). H835/66 18.4.66 EXAM'D IN 510854N, 013326E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 105FT IN GEN DEPTH 164FT. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR 70FT. LIES NNE/SSW, APPROX 400FT LONG. (HMS MYRMIDON, 1965). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 26.6.68 SHOWN AS WK 17FMS ON NE 1828. H835/66 1.10.69 FOLKESTONE SALVAGE CO APPLIED TO BOT FOR CONSENT TO SINK UNWANTED CAISSON ALONGSIDE THIS WK. H4667/70 30.12.70 INS SW 17FMS IN 510852N, 013327E. - NM 113/71. H4667/70 30.12.70 EXAM'D IN 510857N, 013327E [EUR] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 32.4MTRS, FOUL 33.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 54.7MTRS. FLAT SEABED. WK LIES NE/SW. CONSIDERABLE SWIRL DOWN TIDE. (HMS BULLDOG, 18.8.70). 15.6.72 NOW CHARTED AS SW 32MTRS. NC 1828. HH090/610/01 7.3.94 WK, LEAST DEPTH 29.5MTRS, IN 510851.1N, 013328.6E. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 610). - NM 967/94. HH090/610/01 6.4.94 EXAM'D 8.2.94 IN 510851.1N, 013328.6E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.9 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 20.8MTRS. LENGTH 140MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. SIGNIFICANT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT WITH DEBRIS AT THE E END. HIGH POINT AMIDSHIPS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 610). BR STD. HH100/351/12 2.5.97 WK LIES APPROX 080/260DEGS. LENGTH 140MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. APPEARS INTACT WITH NO EVIDENCE OF ANY LARGE DEBRIS IN THE VICINITY. LENGTH 14TRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. PROBABLY LYING ON PORT SIDE WITH UPPER WORKS VISIBLE ON DCS3 TRACE. (G HOLLAND, RACAL SURVEY, LTR DTD 29.4.97). NCA. HH090/807/01 8.9.98 EXAM'D 22.7.98 IN 510853.2N, 013322.5E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 30.3, FOUL AT 30.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.3 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 20MTRS. LENGTH 160MTRS, WIDTH 40MTRS. LIES 080/260DEGS. VERY LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN ONE PIECE WITH NO SCATTERED DEBRIS. (NP 1016, HI 807). BR STD. HH100/351/14 9.9.99 THIS WK IS THE 'ANDAMAN'. (I TODD, LTR DTD 6.9.99). NCA. SEP 2018/000061842 19.7.18 EXAM'D 18.02.18; WK LOCATED IN 5108.890N, 0133.373E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.72MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS, LENGTH 138.1MTRS, WIDTH 30.9MTRS, HEIGHT 19.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 069/249DEGS. WRECK IS LARGELY INTACT, BROKEN MIDSHIPS. (GARDLINE, HI 1519). AMEND NDW 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 19, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1947 BY A/B GOTAVERKEN, GOTHENBERG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/B SVENSKA OSTASIATISKA KOMPANIET. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH MV 'FORTUNE', IN FOG, WHILST ON PASSAGE GOTHENBERG TO CALCUTTA. CREW RECOVERED BY SS 'ARTHUR WRIGHT'. (DODS & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the ANDAMAN wreck located?

The ANDAMAN wreck is located at coordinates 51 8.89 N,1 33.373 E.

How deep is the ANDAMAN and where exactly is it located?

The ANDAMAN lies at a depth of about 31.726 meters and is located at coordinates 51 8.89 N,1 33.373 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ANDAMAN?

The seabed around the ANDAMAN lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the ANDAMAN sink?

The ANDAMAN sank on May 24, 1953.

When was the wreck of the ANDAMAN discovered?

The wreck of the ANDAMAN was discovered in 1961.

What country did the ANDAMAN belong to?

The ANDAMAN belonged to SE.

What cargo was the ANDAMAN carrying?

The ANDAMAN was carrying general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the ANDAMAN?

The ANDAMAN had a tonnage of 4765 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANDAMAN?

The ANDAMAN is classified as a motor vessel.

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