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
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.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2006

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).

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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.

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