Jilani (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Jilani (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 6.802 N,91 44.579 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.113367
  • Longitude: 91.742983
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JILANI (PROBABLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag BD
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 18, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 31, 2012

Surveying Details

H2510/72 3.9.84 SANK AS SHE ENTERED KARNAPHULI RIVER ESTUARY. (LL 20 & 22.8.84). H2510/72 14.11.84 TWO MASTS OF SUNKEN COASTAL SV OBSERVED 5.10.84 IN 220648N, 914436E APPROX. (MV BENGAL PROGRESS, HN 9.10.84). INS AS DW MASTS. - NM 3163/84. H2510/72 10.1.85 NAVAREA VIII 706, REPEATS. NCA. H3670/78 19.3.87 REPORTED BY LOCAL PILOTS AS NO LONGER IN EXISTENCE. (MT TOMOE 305, HN 3.2.87). NCA YET. H3476/86 9.9.87 CONFIRMATION OF EXISTENCE. CURRENTLY SHOWING 2 THIN MASTS, JUST CLEAR OF WATER, BUT NOT CONSPICUOUS. (MV FORT NELSON, HN DTD 3.4.87). NCA. [WGD] POSN: 2206.856N, 9144.391E. NE 84 [2010 EDN]. 13.5.11 SHOWN IN 2206.802N, 9144.579E [WGD] ON BANGLADESH 1001 [EDN 2 1.1.09]. NE 84. 21.11.11 SHOWN AS DWPA REP (1991) ON BA 84 [EDN 1 DTD 14.7.11]. 30.8.12 DELETE. (DIRECTORATE OF HYDROGRAPHY BANGLADESH, LTR DTD 30.8.12). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

20.8.84 PASSAGE AS FERRY FROM KUTUBDIA ISLAND FOR CHITTAGONG. SANK IN STORM AFTER COLLIDING WITH A TANKER (LL 20.8.84) OR MAST OF A VESSEL SUNK IN 1971 INDO-PAKISTAN WAR. (LL 22.8.84).

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FAQ

Where is the JILANI (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The JILANI (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 22 6.802 N,91 44.579 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JILANI (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the JILANI (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the JILANI (PROBABLY) sink?

The JILANI (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 18, 1984.

When was the wreck of the JILANI (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the JILANI (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1984.

What country did the JILANI (PROBABLY) belong to?

The JILANI (PROBABLY) belonged to BD.

What type of wreck is the JILANI (PROBABLY)?

The JILANI (PROBABLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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