Konarka Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Konarka Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 15.602 N,86 40.768 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.260033
  • Longitude: 86.679467
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KONARKA
Type dredger
Flag IN
Length 71.9 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1600
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 30, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Dec 11, 2006

Surveying Details

H4151/71 25.11.80 H4151/71 25.11.80 DREDGER REPD STRANDED IN POSN 201532.5N, 864054.5E. (DEHRA DUN NM 574(T)/80. 27.1.81 27.1.81 REPD THAT SALVAGE OF VESSEL WILL BE ATTEMPTED. (LL 28.1.81). 15.1.82 15.1.82 SALVAGE ABANDONED AS VESSEL NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (LL 16.1.82). 22.1.82 22.1.82 HULL CRACKED DURING CYCLONE, BUT VESSEL TO BE REMOVED WITHIN NEXT FEW MONTHS. (LL 22.1.82). H4691/81 10.9.82 H4691/81 10.9.82 LIES WITH UPPERWORKS VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF TIDE, JUST INSIDE SOUTH BREAKWATER. IT DOES NOT SIGNIFICANTLY OBSTRUCT HARBOUR ENTRANCE. (MV WANDERER, HN DTD 17.7.82). H3206/81 1.12.82 H3206/81 1.12.82 ST IN 201532.5N, 864054.5E. (DEHRA DUN NM 527/82). BR STD. H2997/71 25.2.83 H2997/71 25.2.83 REPEAT OF ABOVE INFORMATION. (MV FLINDERS RANGE, HN DTD 13.2.83). H4151/71 1.8.83 H4151/71 1.8.83 WK BROKEN IN TWO & ALL COMPARTMENTS FILLED WITH SAND. NO PROBLEM TO NAVIGATION. TENDERS TO SCRAP 'AS IS, WHERE IS' INVITED. (LL 1.6.83 & 1.7.83). NCA. H4287/74 6.12.85 H4287/74 6.12.85 TENDERS INVITED FOR REMOVAL OF WRECK. (LL 1.11.85). NCA YET. H3206/81 24.1.86 H3206/81 24.1.86 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (DD NM 610(T)/85). NCA YET. H3206/81 18.5.87 H3206/81 18.5.87 SALVAGE OPS WITHIN RADIUS OF 5.4C. (DD NM 64(T)/87). H2510/72 10.6.88 H2510/72 10.6.88 SALVAGE COMPLETED. (LL 14.5.88). NCA YET. H3206/81 27.6.88 H3206/81 27.6.88 WK REMOVED. (NAV VIII 345/88). DELETE. - NM ACTION.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the KONARKA wreck located?

The KONARKA wreck is located at coordinates 20 15.602 N,86 40.768 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KONARKA?

The seabed around the KONARKA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the KONARKA sink?

The KONARKA sank on Aug 30, 1980.

When was the wreck of the KONARKA discovered?

The wreck of the KONARKA was discovered in 1980.

What country did the KONARKA belong to?

The KONARKA belonged to IN.

What was the tonnage of the KONARKA?

The KONARKA had a tonnage of 1600 tons.

What type of wreck is the KONARKA?

The KONARKA is classified as a dredger.

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