Chrysovalandou Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Chrysovalandou Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 33.96 N,89 30.71 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.566000
  • Longitude: 89.511833
Wreck Depth 1.1 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHRYSOVALANDOU
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 148.4 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 6162
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 22, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 24.11.71 MINED NEAR B3 BUOY, PUSSUR RIVER. (LL 206). NAVIND 143/71 ISSUED. H2510/72 3.3.72 CONSPIC STRANDED WK IN 213351N, 893046E. (DEHRA DUN NM 54/72). INS AS ST PA CONSPIC. - NM 485/72. H2510/72 17.4.72 POSN 213400N, 893042E. 2 WKS, REFERS ALSO TO A PAKISTANI GUNBOAT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H2716/69 31.5.72 ST IN 213403N, 893036E. (CHITTAGONG NM 12/72 & HAMBURG 817/72). - NM 970/72. H2510/72 4.12.73 HAMBURG NM 817(T)/72 CANCELLED BY NM 2272/73. WKS REMOVED?. QUERIED. H2510/72 3.1.74 STILL CONSPIC & USEFUL AS NAVIGATIONAL MARK WHEN BUOYS ARE MISSING. (MV MACINTOSH, HN 18.2.73). H2510/72 20.3.74 CONFIRMED MASTS VISIBLE. (PORT DIRECTOR CHALNA 24.1.74). H2510/72 11.5.79 NOT SHOWN ON BANGLADESH 75017 1975-76 SURVEY [K8166]. DELETE. - NM 1272/79. H2510/72 24.9.79 DW (MASTS) IN 213406N, 893036E. (MV ISLAMI TAAJ, HN). - NM 2398/79. 26.6.81 SHOWN AS DW (MASTS) IN 213339N, 893047E ON BANGLADESH 75017. NC 732 & 829. H1273/81 10.3.86 DW IN 213356.5N, 893048E ON BANGLADESH SURVEY [K 9717/1]. BR STD. H4105/87 8.8.88 POSN 213402N, 893021E. (ROSTOCK NM 639(17)/88). NCA. HH508/410/02 9.2.00 SHOWN AS DW IN 2133.599N, 8930.842E [UND] ON BANGLADESH MPA/AP/1/99 [DTD DEC'98-JAN'99]. AMEND TO DW IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1001/00. SEP 2011/000180101 31.10.11 SHOWN AS WK 0.2MTR IN 2133.952N, 8930.715E [WGD] ON BANGLADESH 1002 [NC 21.8.11, 1:100,000]. 16.5.16 WK 0.2MTRS IN 2133.96N, 8930.71E [WGD]. (BANGLADESH NM 18/16). NFA. SEP 2017/000104906 30.4.17 EXAM'D 2017 IN 2133.96N, 8930.71E [WGD]. LEAST SSS DEPTH 1.1MTRS. DIVING CARRIED OUT (BANGLADESH NAVY). AMEND TO DW 1.1MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jun 15, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1958 BY W DIXFORD & SONS (SHIPBUILDERS) LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HOLY PEACEFULLNESS SHIPPING CO SA. PASSAGE CHITTAGONG FOR CHALNA. STRUCK A MINE AND SANK NEAR NO 4 BUOY. ALL CREW SAFELY ABANDONED SHIP. (LL & MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CHRYSOVALANDOU wreck located?

The CHRYSOVALANDOU wreck is located at coordinates 21 33.96 N,89 30.71 E.

How deep is the CHRYSOVALANDOU and where exactly is it located?

The CHRYSOVALANDOU lies at a depth of about 1.1 meters and is located at coordinates 21 33.96 N,89 30.71 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHRYSOVALANDOU?

The seabed around the CHRYSOVALANDOU lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the CHRYSOVALANDOU sink?

The CHRYSOVALANDOU sank on Nov 22, 1971.

When was the wreck of the CHRYSOVALANDOU discovered?

The wreck of the CHRYSOVALANDOU was discovered in 1971.

What country did the CHRYSOVALANDOU belong to?

The CHRYSOVALANDOU belonged to GR.

What cargo was the CHRYSOVALANDOU carrying?

The CHRYSOVALANDOU was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the CHRYSOVALANDOU?

The CHRYSOVALANDOU had a tonnage of 6162 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHRYSOVALANDOU?

The CHRYSOVALANDOU is classified as a motor vessel.

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