Hang Ro Bou Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hang ro bou Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 12.42 N,91 43.83 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.207000
  • Longitude: 91.730500
Wreck Depth 8.2 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect partly submerged at high water
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Hang Ro Bou
Type carrier
Flag KR
Length 144 m
Width 20.4 m
Tonnage 8595
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 17, 2011
Original Detection Year 2011
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Markers Y CONICAL BUOY, FL(2) W, 3 SEC, CLOSE N
Last Amended Date Apr 17, 2023

Surveying Details

26.4.11 SANK IN 2212.3N, 9143.7E. DANGEROUS FOR NAVIGATION. Y BUOY, FL Y 1 SEC, PLACED AT POSN. (DIR OF HYDROGRAPHY, BANANI, DHAKAR, EMAIL DTD 25.4.11). INS AS ST. 27.4.11 ABOVE DATE REPEATED. (NAVAREA VIII 268/11). 28.4.11 SALVAGE WORK TO COMMENCE 19.4.11. (LLOYDS CASUALTY DTD 29.4.11). SEP 2011/00082180 6.5.11 SUNK IN 2212.3N, 9143.7E [WGD]. BUOYED, FL Y 1 SEC. (NAV VIII 268/11). SEP 2011/000162295 12.9.11 ST OBSERVED IN 2212.42N, 9143.69E [WGD]. GEN DEPTH ABOUT 8-9MTRS. (MV ARABELLA, EMAIL DTD 31.8.11). INS ST IN REVISED POSN. - NM 4517/11. SEP 2011/000195374 21.10.11 DW MAST IN 2212.38N, 9143.78E [WGD]. A CARGO VESSEL SHOWING 3 BRIGHT ORANGE DERRICKS & PART OF SUPERSTRUCTURE. (MV ROLLDOCK SUN, EMAIL DTD 18.10.11). AMEND DW MASTS IN REVISED POSN WITH Y CON BUOY CLOSE N. - NM 5382/11. 30.8.12 NOW IN 2212.42N, 9143.83E [WGD]. (DIRECTORATE OF HYDROGRAPHY BANGLADESH, LTR DTD 30.8.12). SEP 2014/000063476 1.4.14 INS WK BUOY FL(2), 3 SEC AT WK. (DIRECTORATE OF HYDROGRAPHY BANGLADESH, FAX DTD 20.3.14). ASSUMED ISO DANGER BUOY. AMEND BUOY. - NM 1815/14.

Circumstances of loss

EX-BANGCOCK '09, EX-CHAO YANG '03, EX-NAVAL LADY '95, EX-FAR EAST CHEER ''91, EX-TRADE FREEDOM '88, EX-UNITED SPIRIT '87. BUILT IN 1982 BY AUSTIN & PICKERGILL, SOUTHWICK. PASSAGE PORT QUASIM FOR BANGLADESH. COLLIDED WITH MV BONGO LANKA AND SUSTAINED A CRACK NEAR THE ENGINE ROOM. VESSEL FLOODED AND SANK WITH ONLY THE BRIDGE SHOWING LATER THAT IN THE DAY. (SHIPSPOTTING.COM).

General Comments

DERRICKS & PART OF SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 22 12.42 N,91 43.83 E
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FAQ

Where is the Hang Ro Bou wreck located?

The Hang Ro Bou wreck is located at coordinates 22 12.42 N,91 43.83 E.

How deep is the Hang Ro Bou and where exactly is it located?

The Hang Ro Bou lies at a depth of about 8.2 meters and is located at coordinates 22 12.42 N,91 43.83 E.

How deep is the seabed around the Hang Ro Bou?

The seabed around the Hang Ro Bou lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the Hang Ro Bou sink?

The Hang Ro Bou sank on Apr 17, 2011.

When was the wreck of the Hang Ro Bou discovered?

The wreck of the Hang Ro Bou was discovered in 2011.

What country did the Hang Ro Bou belong to?

The Hang Ro Bou belonged to KR.

What cargo was the Hang Ro Bou carrying?

The Hang Ro Bou was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the Hang Ro Bou?

The Hang Ro Bou had a tonnage of 8595 tons.

What type of wreck is the Hang Ro Bou?

The Hang Ro Bou is classified as a carrier.

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