Kedarnath Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Kedarnath Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 51.18 N,93 34.23 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.853000
  • Longitude: 93.570500
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KEDARNATH
Type motor vessel
Flag IN
Length 149.3 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 11.9
Tonnage 6472
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 8, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source merchant ship
Last Amended Date Aug 16, 2019

Surveying Details

H2255/81 28.1.81 H2255/81 28.1.81 CONSPIC STRANDED WK REPD LYING 280DEG 2.45M FROM S PT OF PREPARIS IS., & JUST W OF AN INLET, HEIGHT 96FT. GREAT PART OF HULL, SUPERSTRUCTURE & MASTS VISIBLE. (MV ACTEON HN 4.1.81) - NM 316/81. H1273/86 28.1.86 H1273/86 28.1.86 CHART AS ST CONSPIC & RADAR CONSPIC. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NE 829 & R/P. 14.2.81 14.2.81 REPD THAT THERE IS NO CHANCE OF SALVING VESSEL. (LL 16.2.81). H4009/76 10.6.81 H4009/76 10.6.81 REPD TO GIVE GOOD RADAR ECHO FROM NW & S AT RANGE APPROX 16M. VISIBLE AT 12M IN DAYLIGHT. (LTR DTD 4.5.81 FROM SS ACHATINA - SHELL TANKERS).

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT BY HITACHI ZOSEN, OSAKA IN 1957 AND OWNED BY HIMALAYA SHIPPING CO. LTD., RAN AGROUND 2.5M FROM THE SOUTHERN POINT, ON WEST SIDE OF PREPARIS ISLAND, NORTH OF ANDAMAN ISLANDS. (LLOYDS 240 & MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the KEDARNATH wreck located?

The KEDARNATH wreck is located at coordinates 14 51.18 N,93 34.23 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KEDARNATH?

The seabed around the KEDARNATH lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the KEDARNATH sink?

The KEDARNATH sank on Jun 8, 1980.

When was the wreck of the KEDARNATH discovered?

The wreck of the KEDARNATH was discovered in 1980.

What country did the KEDARNATH belong to?

The KEDARNATH belonged to IN.

What was the tonnage of the KEDARNATH?

The KEDARNATH had a tonnage of 6472 tons.

What type of wreck is the KEDARNATH?

The KEDARNATH is classified as a motor vessel.

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