Golconda 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
Golconda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 16.01 N,91 50.117 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.266833
  • Longitude: 91.835283
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GOLCONDA
Length 125.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Orientation 22
Tonnage 5030
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1940
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date May 11, 2011

Surveying Details

2.8.45 STF, LYING SSW/NNE IN 221559N, 915017E. (HMS WHITE BEAR). NC 84. H4330/68 21.11.69 STF MARKED BY GW CON LT BUOY, FLG CLOSE S. (KARACHI NM 34/69). H3995/70 17.6.74 G CON LT BUOY, FLG5S IN 221554N, 915018E. (CHITTAGONG NM 5/74). NCA. H3995/73 14.10.75 STBD-HAND CONICAL BUOY PRESENTLY UNLIT. (PORT CIR NO 15/75, CHITTAGONG). H3995/73 12.7.76 GREEN CONICAL LT BUOY WITHDRAWN. REPLACED TEMPORARILY BY B SPHERICAL BUOY. (CHITTAGONG PORT CIR NO 5/76). NCA. H3995/73 12.7.76 G CON LT BUOY, FLG5S RE-ESTABLISHED. (CHITTAGONG PORT CIR NO 8/76). AMEND TO G CON LT BUOY, FLG5S. BR STD. H4244/76 1.6.77 WKS WITHIN KARNAPHULI RIVER CLEARED. (CHITTAGONG PORT AUTH). BR STD. H3815/76 18.11.77 RETAIN STF & BUOY, DUE TO VAGUENESS OF INFO. (CHITTAGONG CIR NO 14). REINSERT. BR STD. H3815/76 26.9.78 BUOY REPD UNLIT. (CHITTAGONG PORT CIR NO 22/78).NCA. H2510/72 29.11.78 BUOY RELIT. (CHITTAGONG PORT CIR NO 23/78). 18.6.80 STF SHOWN IN 221558N, 915018E ON K8015. NC 84. H3815/76 30.9.83 WK MARKED BY ISOLATED DANGER CON LT BUOY, FL(2)6S CLOSE S. (CHITTAGONG NM 29/83). - NM 2518/83. 5.9.89 SHOWN ON CHITTAGONG PORT AUTH.SURVEYS 1986-88. SEP 2008/000013697 6.3.08 SHOWN AS DW (MV GOLCONDA) IN 2216.025N, 9150.125E [WGD] WITH B CONICAL BUOY, FL 5 SEC, CLOSE S ON PROOF OF BANGLADESH INT 7428 [12.07, 1:35000]. NCA. [WGD] POSN: 2216.010N, 9150.117E. NC 84 [2010 EDN]. 11.5.11 NOT SHOWN ON BANGLADESH 1001 [EDN 2 DTD 1.1.09, REC'D 13.12.10]. AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919. STRANDED IN KARNAPHULI RIVER WHILST ON PASSAGE AKYAB FOR CHITTAGONG.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 22 16.01 N,91 50.117 E
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FAQ

Where is the GOLCONDA wreck located?

The GOLCONDA wreck is located at coordinates 22 16.01 N,91 50.117 E.

When did the GOLCONDA sink?

The GOLCONDA sank on Feb 24, 1940.

When was the wreck of the GOLCONDA discovered?

The wreck of the GOLCONDA was discovered in 1945.

What cargo was the GOLCONDA carrying?

The GOLCONDA was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the GOLCONDA?

The GOLCONDA had a tonnage of 5030 tons.

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