Esso Ark Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Esso ark Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 16.3 N,91 48.52 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.271667
  • Longitude: 91.808667
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ESSO ARK
Type tanker
Flag PK
Length 60 m
Width 11 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 899
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 12, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Dec 10, 2008

Surveying Details

H2510/72 24.5.72 ST IN POSN 221615N, 914842E. (DEHRA DUN NM 139/72). - NM 1041/72. 26.2.73 WK SALVED & BEACHED ON S BANK OF RIVER. (LL 211). NCA. H2510/72 6.9.73 ST REPD IN POSN 221623N, 914833E. (USNM 2780/73). NCA YET H2510/72 20.3.74 SALVAGED ON OPPOSITE BANK OF RIVER. (CHITTAGONG PORT TRUST, LTR DTD 21.1.74). DELETE ST. BR STD. H4244/76 1.6.77 WKS WITHIN KARNAPHULI RIVER CLEARED. (CHITTAGONG PORT AUTH). NCA. H3815/76 18.11.77 RETAIN ST, DUE TO VAGUENESS OF INFO. (CHITTAGONG PORT CIR NO 14). INS ST. BR STD. 18.6.80 NOT SHOWN ON BANGLADESH K8015, BUT RETAIN AS CHARTED UNLESS CONTRARY INFO REC'D FROM BANGLADESH. NCA. 5.9.89 NOT SHOWN ON CHITTAGONG PORT AUTH SURVEYS 1986-88. DELETE. NC 84.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1963 BY KARACHI SHIPBUIL DING & ENGINEERING WORKS LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ARK NAVIGATION CO OF PAKISTAN LTD. BADLY DAMAGED & SUBMERGED ALONGSIDE ESSO JETTY AFTER EXPLOSION & FIRE WHILE IN BALLAST. CREW OF 9 LOST. RAISED AND BEACHED SOME 12 MONTHS LATER. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ESSO ARK wreck located?

The ESSO ARK wreck is located at coordinates 22 16.3 N,91 48.52 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ESSO ARK?

The seabed around the ESSO ARK lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the ESSO ARK sink?

The ESSO ARK sank on Feb 12, 1972.

When was the wreck of the ESSO ARK discovered?

The wreck of the ESSO ARK was discovered in 1972.

What country did the ESSO ARK belong to?

The ESSO ARK belonged to PK.

What cargo was the ESSO ARK carrying?

The ESSO ARK was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ESSO ARK?

The ESSO ARK had a tonnage of 899 tons.

What type of wreck is the ESSO ARK?

The ESSO ARK is classified as a tanker.

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