Deccan Pioneer Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
wreck showing mast/masts |
Deccan pioneer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
13 5.957 N,80 19.113 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 13.099283
- Longitude: 80.318550
|
| Water Depth |
15 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
DECCAN PIONEER |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
IN |
| Length |
101.5 m |
| Width |
16.2 m |
| Draught |
6.7 |
| Tonnage |
2988 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
cement
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 11, 1985
|
| Original Detection Year |
1985 |
| Last Detection Year |
1992 |
| Original Source |
ship visit/hydrographic note report |
| Markers |
ISOL DANGER, Q.8S CLOSE NE |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 4, 2006 |
Surveying Details
H3206/81 18.12.85 H3206/81 18.12.85 WRECK, WITH MASTS SHOWING, REPORTED IN 130552N, 801911E. (NAVAREA VIII 637/85). SANK AT ANCHOR, PROBABLY ON, OR ABOUT, 12.11.85 IN 130546N, 801909E. LENGTH ABOUT 75MTRS, WITH ANCHOR LYING 3C N. MASTS VISIBLE. (MV KAAPGRACHT, HN 20.11.85). NCA YET. H3206/81 24.1.86 H3206/81 24.1.86 SANK IN 130552N, 801911E. MASTS SHOW. (DD NM 609(T)/85). SALVAGE PROSPECTS BLEAK. (LL, 10.1.86). INS AS DW (MASTS). - NM 499/86. H3206/81 20.2.86 H3206/81 20.2.86 POSN CONFIRMED. (DD NM 56/86). NFA. H3206/81 14.11.86 H3206/81 14.11.86 ISOLATED DANGER BUOY, Q.2S, LAID IN 130552N, 801919E. (NAV VIII 612/86). BUOY REMOVED. (NAV VIII 657/86). NCA. HH503/430/01 23.2.91 HH503/430/01 23.2.91 ISOLATED DANGER BUOY, FL.2S LAID IN 130554N, 801923E. (DD NM 22/432/90). - NM 507/91. HH501/350/01 23.1.92 HH501/350/01 23.1.92 NOW ALSO MARKED BY WRECK BUOY, Q 8S, LAID IN 130954N 801918E. (DD NM 349/18/91). BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1982 BY IMAI ZOSEN, KOCHI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DECCAN SHIPPING LTD. PASSAGE PADANG, SUMATRA FOR CHITTAGONG. SANK DURING BAD WEATHER WHILE LYING AT ANCHOR. (MSD).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
13 5.957 N,80 19.113 E
Deccan Pioneer on Wreck Map
Deccan Pioneer Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the DECCAN PIONEER wreck located?
The DECCAN PIONEER wreck is located at coordinates 13 5.957 N,80 19.113 E.
How deep is the seabed around the DECCAN PIONEER?
The seabed around the DECCAN PIONEER lies at approximately 15 meters deep.
When did the DECCAN PIONEER sink?
The DECCAN PIONEER sank on Nov 11, 1985.
When was the wreck of the DECCAN PIONEER discovered?
The wreck of the DECCAN PIONEER was discovered in 1985.
What country did the DECCAN PIONEER belong to?
The DECCAN PIONEER belonged to IN.
What cargo was the DECCAN PIONEER carrying?
The DECCAN PIONEER was carrying cement.
What was the tonnage of the DECCAN PIONEER?
The DECCAN PIONEER had a tonnage of 2988 tons.
What type of wreck is the DECCAN PIONEER?
The DECCAN PIONEER is classified as a motor vessel.