Kawana Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kawana Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 12.6 N,91 47.953 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.210000
  • Longitude: 91.799217
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KAWANA
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 135 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 8.2
Orientation 67
Tonnage 7308
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 4, 1966
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 20, 1998

Surveying Details

H5909/60 29.1.68 ST SHOWN IN 221233N, 914808E ON PAKISTAN 10. - NM 223/68. H2510/72 11.12.73 WK WITH MAST VISIBLE REPD IN 221227N, 914830E. (US NM 3964/73). NCA. H2402/75 24.6.77 REPD IN 221234N, 914812E. (PORT CHITTAGONG YEAR BOOK 1975-76). NCA. 5.10.77 KAWANA LOCATED AT END OF JULDIA TRAINING WALL, CHITTAGONG. TO BE SOLD AS IS WHERE IS. (LL 26.2.77). H2510/72 14.5.79 NOT SHOWN ON BD 75006. - NM 1273/79. 19.1.81 TO BE RETAINED. MANY WKS NO LONGER SHOWN ON BD 75006. INS AS ST. NC 84. 9.1.84 DW SHOWN ON BANGLADESH 82-020-00. BR STD. H2510/72 27.7.84 STATED TO BE DW. (MV RAVIDAS, HN DTD 26.5.84). 20.12.88 SHOWN AS DWP, IN 2 PARTS, LYING ENE/WSW ON CHITTAGONG PORT AUTHORITY SURVEY M1153, CORRECT TO FEB'88. NC 84 (PLAN). 20.5.98 NOT SHOWN ON BANGLADESH BN-E/S [EDN DTD JULY 1997]. AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2006/000385494 19.10.06 LISTED IN POSN 2212.533N, 9148.167E [UND] ON THE CHITTAGONG PORT AUTHORITY WEB SITE [DTD 11.10.06]. RETAINED AS DEAD, STILL NOT SHOWN ON BANGLADESH BN-E/3.

Circumstances of loss

2.6.66 BUILT IN 1945 BY WK DOXFORD & SONS. SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WORLD-WIDE SHIPPING LTD. ANCHORED FOR LIGHTERING WITH A CARGO OF CHINESE COAL. FIRE BROKE OUT ON 2.6.66 DUE TO SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION. BEACHED AT CHITTAGONG TO FLOOD THE HOLDS AFTER AND EXPLOSION. BAD WEATHER DROVE THE VESSEL FURTHER AGROUND AND THE VESSEL BROKE AMIDSHIPS. ABANDONED AS CTL.

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FAQ

Where is the KAWANA wreck located?

The KAWANA wreck is located at coordinates 22 12.6 N,91 47.953 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KAWANA?

The seabed around the KAWANA lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the KAWANA sink?

The KAWANA sank on Jun 4, 1966.

When was the wreck of the KAWANA discovered?

The wreck of the KAWANA was discovered in 1966.

What country did the KAWANA belong to?

The KAWANA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KAWANA carrying?

The KAWANA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the KAWANA?

The KAWANA had a tonnage of 7308 tons.

What type of wreck is the KAWANA?

The KAWANA is classified as a motor vessel.

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