Blue Express Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Blue express Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 2.619 N,88 21.111 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.043650
  • Longitude: 88.351850
Wreck Depth 4.6 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLUE EXPRESS
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 147.2 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 6109
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 3, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3206/81 5.10.82 SANK AT SANDHEADS, 033DEGS, 7.9M FROM E CHANNEL LTV, HUGLI RIVER. SALVAGE NOT POSSIBLE & CARGO REMAINS ON BOARD. (LL, 2 & 23.9.82). PLOTS IN 210430N, 882130E APPROX. NCA. H3206/81 2.11.82 REPD AS PARTIALLY SUBMERGED IN 210230N, 882030E. YB CON BUOY, Q, LAID IN 210102N, 881910E. (NAVAREA VIII 672/82). NCA YET. H3206/81 15.12.82 ST IN 210230N, 882030E. BUOY LAID 222DEGS, 1.9M FROM WK. (INDIAN NM 566(T)/82). NCA YET. H0004/84 22.5.84 BUOY REPLACED BY G CONL BUOY. (DD NM 227(T)/84). INS AS ST PA WITH BUOY. - NM 1492/84. H0004/84 30.7.84 BUOY NOW YBY CONICAL IN 210100N, 881909E APPROX. (INDIAN NM 326(T)/84). - NM 3376/84. H3206/81 5.6.86 POSN NOW 210232N, 882117E. BUOY REPD MISSING. (INDIAN NM 220/86 & 232(T)/86). AMEND WK POSN. NCA RE BUOY. BR STD. HH3206/81 21.12.88 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (INDIAN NM 496/88). - NM 70/89. HH503/490/04 21.6.00 NOW WK 4.6MTRS IN 2102.50N, 8821.30E [IND]. (INDIAN NM 7/162/00). - NM 2680/00.
Last Amended Date Mar 16, 2021

Circumstances of loss

SANK AT ANCHOR AFTER TAKING IN WATER IN NO 4 & 5 HATCHES & STEERING GEAR COMPT. EN-ROUTE TAICHUNG & KAOHSIUNG FOR CALCUTTA.

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FAQ

Where is the BLUE EXPRESS wreck located?

The BLUE EXPRESS wreck is located at coordinates 21 2.619 N,88 21.111 E.

How deep is the BLUE EXPRESS and where exactly is it located?

The BLUE EXPRESS lies at a depth of about 4.6 meters and is located at coordinates 21 2.619 N,88 21.111 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BLUE EXPRESS?

The seabed around the BLUE EXPRESS lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the BLUE EXPRESS sink?

The BLUE EXPRESS sank on Sep 3, 1982.

When was the wreck of the BLUE EXPRESS discovered?

The wreck of the BLUE EXPRESS was discovered in 1982.

What country did the BLUE EXPRESS belong to?

The BLUE EXPRESS belonged to PA.

What cargo was the BLUE EXPRESS carrying?

The BLUE EXPRESS was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the BLUE EXPRESS?

The BLUE EXPRESS had a tonnage of 6109 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLUE EXPRESS?

The BLUE EXPRESS is classified as a motor vessel.

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