Bandhu 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bandhu 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
22 14.483 N,91 43.287 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.241383
  • Longitude: 91.721450
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BANDHU 1
Type barge
Flag BD
Tonnage 202
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 11, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 20.4.79 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 221426N 914328E,281 DEGS 4.5 MILES FROM PATENGA LT BN. (LL 3.5.79). INS AS DWPA. - NM 1393/79. H3670/78 30.5.79 POSN 281 DEGS 4.5M FROM PATENGA LT BN. (NAV AREA VIII 379/79). DW PA IN 221426,N 914328E. (CHITTAGONG NAV WARNING DTD 16.4.79). H4151/71 31.7.79 REPD BY DEHRA DUN NM 328(T)/79 & 373/79. H4151/71 19.4.82 REPD BY HR MASTER & RIVER PILOTS TO HAVE BEEN REMOVED, BUT DECISION TAKEN NOT TO DELETE SINCE BARGE SANK MORE RECENTLY THAN DATES MENTIONED IN HN. (MV BENGAL ENTERPRISE, HN DTD 8.3.82). 9.5.83 RETAINED ON BA CHARTS ALTHOUGH NOT SHOWN ON BD HATIA 82-100-01 [NOV 82]. 5.9.89 NOT SHOWN ON CHITTAGONG PORT AUTH.SURVEY 1986-88. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 1989

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1978. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BANGLADESH AGRICULTRAL DEVELOPMENT CORP. BROKE ADRIFT FROM MV AL REDHA IN BAD WEATHER. HAD LOADING CAPACITY 202 TONNES. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 22 14.483 N,91 43.287 E
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FAQ

Where is the BANDHU 1 wreck located?

The BANDHU 1 wreck is located at coordinates 22 14.483 N,91 43.287 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BANDHU 1?

The seabed around the BANDHU 1 lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the BANDHU 1 sink?

The BANDHU 1 sank on Apr 11, 1979.

When was the wreck of the BANDHU 1 discovered?

The wreck of the BANDHU 1 was discovered in 1979.

What country did the BANDHU 1 belong to?

The BANDHU 1 belonged to BD.

What cargo was the BANDHU 1 carrying?

The BANDHU 1 was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the BANDHU 1?

The BANDHU 1 had a tonnage of 202 tons.

What type of wreck is the BANDHU 1?

The BANDHU 1 is classified as a barge.