Bangal Bridge Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bangal bridge Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 18.21 N,91 43.08 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.303500
  • Longitude: 91.718000
Wreck Depth 10.4 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Bangal Bridge
Type lighter
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 14, 2008
Original Detection Year 2008
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 30.9.08 SANK IN 2218.16N, 4143.35E (SIC). (LLOYD'S CASUALTY WEEK 26.9.08). LONGITUDE IN ERROR. POSN 2218.16N, 9143.35E FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2009/000007818 3.2.09 SANK IN PA 2218.16N, 9143.35E [?IND]. MARKED BY LT BUOY, FL(2)5S. (CHITTAGONG PORT AUTHORITY CIRCULAR 29/08, DTD 13.9.08, SEEN IN WKS 3.2.09). INS AS DW PA WITH BUOY CLOSE N. NCA. SEP 2009/000013093 20.2.09 WK BENGAL BRIDGE IN PA 2218.16N, 9143.35E [?IND]. MARKED BY LT BUOY, FL(2)5S. (BANGLADESHI NM 7/09). - NM 1695/09. SEP 2009/000013824 26.2.09 SUNK IN 2218.16N, 9143.35E [IND]. MARKED BY LT BUOY, FL(2)5S. (NAVAREA VIII 99/09). NFA. [WGD] POSN: 2218.195N, 9143.174E. NC 84 [2010 EDN]. 11.5.11 11.5.11 SHOWN AS DWPA WITHOUT BUOY IN 2218.210N, 9143.170E [WGD] ON BANGLADESH 1001 [EDN 2 DTD 1.1.09, REC'D 13.12.10]. NE 84. 30.8.12 30.8.12 NOW SW 10.4MTRS IN 2218.21N, 9143.08E [WGD]. (DIRECTORATE OF HYDROGRAPHY BANGLADESH, LTR DTD 30.8.12). 8.3.13 SEP 2013/000035125 8.3.13 INS BY NM. - NM 1409/13.
Last Amended Date Nov 28, 2019

Circumstances of loss

WAS EMPLOYED IN LIGHTERAGE OPERATIONS WHEN ENGINE ROOM FLOODED DUE TO ALLEGED OVERLOADING, VESSEL CAPSIZED AND SANK. CREW RECOVERED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 22 18.21 N,91 43.08 E
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FAQ

Where is the Bangal Bridge wreck located?

The Bangal Bridge wreck is located at coordinates 22 18.21 N,91 43.08 E.

How deep is the Bangal Bridge and where exactly is it located?

The Bangal Bridge lies at a depth of about 10.4 meters and is located at coordinates 22 18.21 N,91 43.08 E.

How deep is the seabed around the Bangal Bridge?

The seabed around the Bangal Bridge lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the Bangal Bridge sink?

The Bangal Bridge sank on Sep 14, 2008.

When was the wreck of the Bangal Bridge discovered?

The wreck of the Bangal Bridge was discovered in 2008.

What cargo was the Bangal Bridge carrying?

The Bangal Bridge was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What type of wreck is the Bangal Bridge?

The Bangal Bridge is classified as a lighter.

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