Ava Minti Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ava minti Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 17.06 N,72 57.97 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.284333
  • Longitude: 72.966167
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AVA MINTI
Type motor vessel
Flag IN
Length 97.3 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7.2
Tonnage 2872
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 8, 1987
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 16, 1987

Surveying Details

H2883/85 31.7.87 H2883/85 31.7.87 SANK ABOUT 14M W OF JAIRGARH (?JAIGARH) LT HO BUOY IN A DEPTH OF 40MTRS (LL,25.7.87). NCA YET. H2883/85 9.9.87 H2883/85 9.9.87 REPORTED SUNK IN APPROX 171700N, 725800E [IND]. (NAVAREA VIII 427/87). NCA YET. H2883/85 16.12.87 H2883/85 16.12.87 DW PA IN 171700N, 725800E [IND]. (DEHRA DUN NM 448/87). - NM 144/88. 22.10.91 22.10.91 NOW SHOWN AS DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 708.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1969 BY HAYASHIKANE SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO., LTD., SHIMONOSEKI. SANK IN A STORM WHILE ON PASSAGE KUTCH FOR CALCUTTA. ONLY 4 SURVIVORS FROM A CREW OF 23. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the AVA MINTI wreck located?

The AVA MINTI wreck is located at coordinates 17 17.06 N,72 57.97 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AVA MINTI?

The seabed around the AVA MINTI lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the AVA MINTI sink?

The AVA MINTI sank on Jul 8, 1987.

When was the wreck of the AVA MINTI discovered?

The wreck of the AVA MINTI was discovered in 1987.

What country did the AVA MINTI belong to?

The AVA MINTI belonged to IN.

What cargo was the AVA MINTI carrying?

The AVA MINTI was carrying salt.

What was the tonnage of the AVA MINTI?

The AVA MINTI had a tonnage of 2872 tons.

What type of wreck is the AVA MINTI?

The AVA MINTI is classified as a motor vessel.

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