E P S C Ramgati Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
| Status |
lifted
|
E p s c ramgati Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
22 14.25 N,91 49.07 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 22.237500
- Longitude: 91.817833
|
| Water Depth |
4 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
E P S C RAMGATI |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
PK |
| Tonnage |
293 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Apr 9, 1971
|
| Original Detection Year |
1971 |
| Last Detection Year |
2009 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Markers |
R CAN BUOY, NO 4, CLOSE SW |
| Last Amended Date |
Feb 4, 2009 |
Surveying Details
11.6.71 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS APPROX 221412N, 914915E. (LLOYDS 204/369). H4330/68 26.8.71 ST, UPPER WORKS VISIBLE AT LOW TIDE IN POSN 221412N, 914915E. (PAKISTAN NM 26/71).- NM 1382/71. 24.8.74 SALVED & NOW LYING ON N BANK OF KARNAPHULI RIVER. (LLOYDS 217/280). H4244/76 1.6.77 WKS WITHIN KARNAPHULI RIVER CLEARED. (CHITTAGONG PORT AUTH). DELETE. BR STD. H3815/76 18.11.77 RETAIN ST, MARKED BY G SPHERICAL BUOY, DUE TO VAGUENESS OF INFO. (CHITTAGONG CIR NO 14). REINSERT. BR STD. H3670/78 8.3.79 G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G 6S NOW MARKING WK. (CHITTAGONG CIR NO 4/79). BR STD. H3815/76 10.4.79 BUOY AMENDED TO G CON LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G. (HAMBURG NM 970/79). - NM 884/79. H2510/72 30.8.79 BUOY AMENDED TO G CAN LT BUOY, FLG5S. (CHITTAGONG CIR NO 38/79). BR STD 18.6.80 SHOWN AS W, IN 6MTRS WATER, IN POSN 221412N 914919E, MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, FL(2)G6S CLOSE SE ON K 8015 (1977). NC 84. 6.9.89 SHOWN AS ST IN 221412N, 914915E MARKED BY BRB CAN LT BUOY, FL(2)G 6S CLOSE SW ON CHITTAGONG PORT AUTH SURVEYS 1986-88. 5.12.08 SHOWN WITH R CAN BUOY, NO 4, CLOSE S ON BA 84 [EDN 3 DTD 19.6.08, 1:35,000]. SEP 2009/000008857 4.2.09 WK HAS BEEN SALVAGED. AREA NOW SAFE FOR NAVIGATION. (BANGLADESHI NM 1/09). AMEND LIFTED. - NM 1695/09.
Circumstances of loss
SANK IN KARNAPHULI RIVER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EAST PAKISTAN SHIPPING CORP.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
22 14.25 N,91 49.07 E
E P S C Ramgati on Wreck Map
E P S C Ramgati Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the E P S C RAMGATI wreck located?
The E P S C RAMGATI wreck is located at coordinates 22 14.25 N,91 49.07 E.
How deep is the seabed around the E P S C RAMGATI?
The seabed around the E P S C RAMGATI lies at approximately 4 meters deep.
When did the E P S C RAMGATI sink?
The E P S C RAMGATI sank on Apr 9, 1971.
When was the wreck of the E P S C RAMGATI discovered?
The wreck of the E P S C RAMGATI was discovered in 1971.
What country did the E P S C RAMGATI belong to?
The E P S C RAMGATI belonged to PK.
What was the tonnage of the E P S C RAMGATI?
The E P S C RAMGATI had a tonnage of 293 tons.
What type of wreck is the E P S C RAMGATI?
The E P S C RAMGATI is classified as a motor vessel.