Bhabirath Gang Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bhabirath gang Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		26 40 N,56 30 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 26.666667
  • Longitude: 56.500000
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BHABIRATH GANG
Type motor vessel
Flag IN
Length 30 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 300
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Surveying Details

H6758/87 25.5.88 SANK IN STRAIT OF HORMUZ. (LL, 13.4.88). POSN APPROX 264000N, 563000E [NAG] FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2008/000050049 20.6.08 SHOWN AS WK PA 60MTRS IN OMANI LIST OF WRECKS DTD 5.08). AMEND RECORD TO WK USC 60MTRS. RETAIN AS POSN FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2015/000019046 23.2.15 WK PA 60MTRS IN 2640.0N, 5630.0E [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIST 2015).

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE VERAVAL FOR DUBAI. ENGINE AND PUMP FAILED IN STORMY SEAS. BEGAN TO BREAK UP, WAS ABANDONED AND SANK. (LL).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the BHABIRATH GANG wreck located?

The BHABIRATH GANG wreck is located at coordinates 26 40 N,56 30 E.

How deep is the BHABIRATH GANG and where exactly is it located?

The BHABIRATH GANG lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 26 40 N,56 30 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BHABIRATH GANG?

The seabed around the BHABIRATH GANG lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the BHABIRATH GANG sink?

The BHABIRATH GANG sank on Feb 27, 1988.

When was the wreck of the BHABIRATH GANG discovered?

The wreck of the BHABIRATH GANG was discovered in 1988.

What country did the BHABIRATH GANG belong to?

The BHABIRATH GANG belonged to IN.

What cargo was the BHABIRATH GANG carrying?

The BHABIRATH GANG was carrying salt.

What was the tonnage of the BHABIRATH GANG?

The BHABIRATH GANG had a tonnage of 300 tons.

What type of wreck is the BHABIRATH GANG?

The BHABIRATH GANG is classified as a motor vessel.

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