Cherry Chantek Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cherry chantek Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 49.533 N,72 43.493 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.825550
  • Longitude: 72.724883
Wreck Depth 10.1 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHERRY CHANTEK
Type motor vessel
Flag SG
Length 78.6 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 7.1
Tonnage 2000
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo electronics,cement,general and mixed goods,machinery and mechanical parts
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 7, 1983
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 6, 2008

Surveying Details

12.1.83 POSN GIVEN AS 184948N, 724518E. (LL, 11.1.83). NCA. H3449/80 16.3.83 DW IN 184948N, 724330E. (DEHRA DUN NM 95(T)/83). NCA YET. (NAVAREA VIII 16/83). H3449/80 13.5.83 TO BE CLEARED AND DISPOSED OF. (LL, 29.3.83). NCA YET. H3449/80 22.11.83 FOUL GROUND, DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION, BETWEEN POSNS: [A] 185000N, 724230E; [B] 185000N, 724430E; [C] 184830N, 724430E; [D] 184830N, 724230E. (HAMBURG NM 2837/83 & DEHRA DUN NM 448(T)/84 [H3849/81]). - NM 368(T)/85. H3449/80 4.6.86 FOUL GROUND ATTRIBUTED TO WK OF MV CHERRY CHANTEK, WHICH IS EXPECTED TO BE SALVAGED. (INDIAN HYDRO., 28.2.86). NCA. H3992/85 12.8.87 LATEST POSN OF WK BEING SOUGHT FROM HBR AUTHORITY. (INDIAN HYDRO., 31.7.87). INS AS DW IN 184948N, 724330E, WITH FOUL AREA, LIMITS AS ABOVE. - NM 2659/87. H3992/85 5.11.87 NOW DW IN 184948N, 724330E APPROX. (DEHRA DUN NM 417/87). NC 2621. HH502/350/01 21.12.89 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS IN 184938N, 724324E. (NAVAREA VIII 630/89). NCA. HH502/305/01 2.4.90 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK NOW 10.1MTRS IN 184929N, 724332E [IND]. (DEHRA DUN NM 62/90). - NM 1301/90.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1959 BY N.V. SCHEEPS. V.D. WERF, DEEST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LIAN SOON SHIPPING & TRADING CO. (PTE.), LTD. PASSAGE BOMBAY FOR ADEN. STRUCK WK OF MV SUNRISE, WHILE LEAVING BOMBAY HARBOUR AND SANK. ALL 27 CREW RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CHERRY CHANTEK wreck located?

The CHERRY CHANTEK wreck is located at coordinates 18 49.533 N,72 43.493 E.

How deep is the CHERRY CHANTEK and where exactly is it located?

The CHERRY CHANTEK lies at a depth of about 10.1 meters and is located at coordinates 18 49.533 N,72 43.493 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHERRY CHANTEK?

The seabed around the CHERRY CHANTEK lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the CHERRY CHANTEK sink?

The CHERRY CHANTEK sank on Jan 7, 1983.

When was the wreck of the CHERRY CHANTEK discovered?

The wreck of the CHERRY CHANTEK was discovered in 1983.

What country did the CHERRY CHANTEK belong to?

The CHERRY CHANTEK belonged to SG.

What cargo was the CHERRY CHANTEK carrying?

The CHERRY CHANTEK was carrying electronics,cement,general and mixed goods,machinery and mechanical parts.

What was the tonnage of the CHERRY CHANTEK?

The CHERRY CHANTEK had a tonnage of 2000 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHERRY CHANTEK?

The CHERRY CHANTEK is classified as a motor vessel.

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