East Bell 505 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
East bell 505 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 46.103 N,66 58.348 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.768383
  • Longitude: 66.972467
Wreck Depth 5.6 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EAST BELL 505
Type stern trawler
Flag PK
Length 54.9 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 349
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 13, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers IS DANGER BUOY 'EAST BELL 505', FL(2) 10 SEC, CLOSE SW
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2017

Surveying Details

HH500/430/01 26.5.93 SANK IN OR CLOSE TO KARACHI PORT CHANNEL NEAR FAIRWAY BUOY V-2. NAVY CLAIMED WK SHOULD BE CLEARED WITHIN A FEW DAYS. (LLOYDS VOL.292). NCA YET. HH500/420/01 11.6.93 LIES 20-25MTRS W OF G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.5S, LAID IN 244602N, 665820E. ALSO MARKED BY SMALL R CAN BUOY WHICH IS ATTACHED TO WK. (NAVAREA IX 161/93). - NM 2250/93. HH500/430/01 2.12.93 REMAINS SUNK SOME 50MTRS AWAY FROM CHANNEL. (LLOYDS VOL.294). HH500/420/01 29.4.96 NOW WK SW 5.6MTRS IN 244605.5N, 665820.5E [IND]. G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.5S CLOSE SW. (PAKISTAN NM 150/95). - NM 1974/96. HH500/420/01 23.10.98 G CONL LT BUOY NOW EXHIBITS FL(2)10S LT. (PAKISTAN NM 63/96 & PAKISTAN, TELEX DTD 10.5.96). NC 40. 11.12.03 [WGD] POSN: 2446.103N, 6658.348E. NE 58. 11.4.12 SHOWN WITH ISO DANGER BUOY, FL(2) 10 SEC, CLOSE SW ON BA 40 [NC 17.12.98, REPRO PAKISTAN INT 7315].

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, SANK WHEN LEAVING HARBOUR AND FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH PAKISTAN DESTROYER PNS TUGHRIL. ALL 40 CREW RESCUED BY KARACHI PORT TRUST VESSEL. (LLOYDS VOL.292).

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FAQ

Where is the EAST BELL 505 wreck located?

The EAST BELL 505 wreck is located at coordinates 24 46.103 N,66 58.348 E.

How deep is the EAST BELL 505 and where exactly is it located?

The EAST BELL 505 lies at a depth of about 5.6 meters and is located at coordinates 24 46.103 N,66 58.348 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EAST BELL 505?

The seabed around the EAST BELL 505 lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the EAST BELL 505 sink?

The EAST BELL 505 sank on May 13, 1993.

When was the wreck of the EAST BELL 505 discovered?

The wreck of the EAST BELL 505 was discovered in 1993.

What country did the EAST BELL 505 belong to?

The EAST BELL 505 belonged to PK.

What was the tonnage of the EAST BELL 505?

The EAST BELL 505 had a tonnage of 349 tons.

What type of wreck is the EAST BELL 505?

The EAST BELL 505 is classified as a stern trawler.

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