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
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.
Last Amended Date Feb 4, 2009

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN KARNAPHULI RIVER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EAST PAKISTAN SHIPPING CORP.

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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.

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