Beas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Beas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
21 0.74 N,72 36.86 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.012333
  • Longitude: 72.614333
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEAS
Type motor vessel
Flag IN
Cargo granular or powdery material,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 13, 1989
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details HH502/350/01 13.2.90 SUNK IN 210000N, 723700E. MARKED BY YELLOW BUOY. (NAVAREA VIII 721/90). NCA YET. HH502/350/01 5.3.90 VESSEL CANNOT BE SALVED. (LL 19.2.90). NCA YET. HH502/350/01 2.4.90 DW IN 210042N, 723654E. (INDIAN NM 43/90). - NM 1300/90.
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2018

Circumstances of loss

SANK DURING LIGHTENING OPERATIONS, APPARENTLY DUE TO STRESS, AT MAGDALLA.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 21 0.74 N,72 36.86 E
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FAQ

Where is the BEAS wreck located?

The BEAS wreck is located at coordinates 21 0.74 N,72 36.86 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BEAS?

The seabed around the BEAS lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the BEAS sink?

The BEAS sank on Nov 13, 1989.

When was the wreck of the BEAS discovered?

The wreck of the BEAS was discovered in 1990.

What country did the BEAS belong to?

The BEAS belonged to IN.

What cargo was the BEAS carrying?

The BEAS was carrying granular or powdery material,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What type of wreck is the BEAS?

The BEAS is classified as a motor vessel.