Andhika Wanabhakti Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Andhika wanabhakti Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 10.5 N,119 12 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.175000
  • Longitude: 119.200000
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANDHIKA WANABHAKTI
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 104.5 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 7
Orientation 90
Tonnage 3881
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 5, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 23, 1987

Surveying Details

H2868/85 23.11.87 H2868/85 23.11.87 AGROUND IN 250730N, 1191124E. (LL 6.11.87). LYING ON STBD SIDE IN POSN 251030N, 1191200E WITH BOWS E. IN GEN DEPTH 4MTRS. STBD SIDE SUNK 3.8MTRS INTO SAND AND CONTINUING TO SINK SLOWLY. ALL HATCH COVERS MISSING. (LL 14.11.87). INS ST IN 251030N, 1191200E. BR STD. H2868/85 19.4.88 H2868/85 19.4.88 STILL AGROUND. OWNERS/INSURERS HOPE TO REFLOAT. (LL 26.3.88). H2868/85 8.6.88 H2868/85 8.6.88 CAPSIZED. SETTLED AT CTL. (LL 6.5.88). NFA. H2868/85 10.6.88 H2868/85 10.6.88 SALVORS STILL ENGAGED TO REFLOAT VESSEL. (LL 10.6.88).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1977 BY INCIKAWA ZOSENSHO ISE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WANABHAKTI SA. PASSAGE LAHAD DAUT, SABAH, FOR SHANGHAI. SPRANG A LEAK IN HEAVY WEATHER, TOOK 12 DEG LIST AND IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE. LATER BEACHED. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ANDHIKA WANABHAKTI wreck located?

The ANDHIKA WANABHAKTI wreck is located at coordinates 25 10.5 N,119 12 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ANDHIKA WANABHAKTI?

The seabed around the ANDHIKA WANABHAKTI lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the ANDHIKA WANABHAKTI sink?

The ANDHIKA WANABHAKTI sank on Nov 5, 1987.

When was the wreck of the ANDHIKA WANABHAKTI discovered?

The wreck of the ANDHIKA WANABHAKTI was discovered in 1987.

What country did the ANDHIKA WANABHAKTI belong to?

The ANDHIKA WANABHAKTI belonged to PA.

What cargo was the ANDHIKA WANABHAKTI carrying?

The ANDHIKA WANABHAKTI was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the ANDHIKA WANABHAKTI?

The ANDHIKA WANABHAKTI had a tonnage of 3881 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANDHIKA WANABHAKTI?

The ANDHIKA WANABHAKTI is classified as a carrier.

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