Chapala Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Chapala Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 11.709 N,88 5.91 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.195150
  • Longitude: 88.098500
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHAPALA
Type steam ship
Length 30.5 m
Width 7.3 m
Tonnage 159
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 25, 1935
Original Detection Year 1938
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Feb 4, 2019

Surveying Details

H6515/38 22.12.38 DANGER CIRCLE 'WK' SHOWN IN 221145N, 880607E ON SURVEY [E5335/1]. NE 136. H6515/38 15.6.39 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 9FT. (CALCUTTA). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. H895/59 7.12.59 SHOWN AS NDW IN 221135N, 880607E ON SURVEY [K1995]. NFA. 9.6.78 WK 2.8MTRS SHOWN IN 221144N, 880606E ON INDIAN 3011 [1977 EDN]. NC 136. 26.9.91 SHOWN AS DW IN 221140N, 880604E [IND] ON INDIAN 3013 [1990 EDN]. NC 136. 6.12.06 SHOWN IN 2211.675N, 8806.063E [IND] ON INDIAN 3006 [1993 EDN, ADOPTION]. BA 135 [1ST EDN JAN '97].

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FAQ

Where is the CHAPALA wreck located?

The CHAPALA wreck is located at coordinates 22 11.709 N,88 5.91 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHAPALA?

The seabed around the CHAPALA lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the CHAPALA sink?

The CHAPALA sank on Oct 25, 1935.

When was the wreck of the CHAPALA discovered?

The wreck of the CHAPALA was discovered in 1938.

What was the tonnage of the CHAPALA?

The CHAPALA had a tonnage of 159 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHAPALA?

The CHAPALA is classified as a steam ship.

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