Apj Ambika (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Apj ambika (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 57.435 N,49 8.953 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.957250
  • Longitude: 49.149217
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name APJ AMBIKA (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag IN
Length 157.6 m
Width 20.4 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 10929
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 9, 2012

Surveying Details

SANK IN KHOR MUSA CHANNEL. LEFT AS LIES. (MARINE TOTAL LOSSES, MARCH '84). NCA YET. HH498/352/01 10.5.89 HH498/352/01 10.5.89 INTENTION TO SALVAGE ADVERTISED BY PSO HQ, TEHRAN. (LL, 19.4.89). NCA. SANK NEAR NO. 3 BUOY, KHOR MUSA CHANNEL. (MSD). HH498/353/01 2.1.91 HH498/353/01 2.1.91 STRANDED WK IN 295712N, 490854E. (MV WINCHESTER, 29.12.90, VIA RFA ORANGELEAF). HH496/400/01 23.7.92 HH496/400/01 23.7.92 NOW CHARTED AS ST PA IN 295711N, 490854E. PREVIOUS POSN HAD BEEN ROUNDED. HH496/400/03 8.11.96 HH496/400/03 8.11.96 REPD TO LIE IN 295720N, 490854E. (IRANIAN FAX DTD 5.10.96). NE 1268. 23.5.02 23.5.02 ST SHOWN IN OLD POSN 2957.200N, 4908.700 E [WGD], & ST PA IN AMENDED POSN 2957.400N, 4909.000E [WGD] ON US 62570 [4TH EDN JAN'02, LARGEST SCALE] & US 62540 [6TH EDN JAN'02, 2ND SCALE]. NCA, RETAIN AS 1 ST IN 2957.333N, 4908.900E [UND] ON BA CHARTS AS STATED IN IRANIAN FAX DTD 5.10.96. 9.8.12 9.8.12 [WGD] POSN: 2957.435N, 4908.953E. NE 1268.

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK BY EXOCET MISSILE FIRED BY IRAQI WARPLANE. WAS ON PASSAGE PORT PIRIE TO BANDAR KHOMEINI. HAD ENGINE FAILURE, CAUGHT FIRE AND SANK IN SHALLOW WATER. VESSEL, BUILT 1966 WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SURRENDRA OVERSEAS LTD.

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FAQ

Where is the APJ AMBIKA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The APJ AMBIKA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 29 57.435 N,49 8.953 E.

How deep is the seabed around the APJ AMBIKA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the APJ AMBIKA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the APJ AMBIKA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The APJ AMBIKA (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 1, 1984.

When was the wreck of the APJ AMBIKA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the APJ AMBIKA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1984.

What country did the APJ AMBIKA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The APJ AMBIKA (POSSIBLY) belonged to IN.

What cargo was the APJ AMBIKA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The APJ AMBIKA (POSSIBLY) was carrying machinery and mechanical parts,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the APJ AMBIKA (POSSIBLY)?

The APJ AMBIKA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 10929 tons.

What type of wreck is the APJ AMBIKA (POSSIBLY)?

The APJ AMBIKA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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