Leopard No. 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Leopard no. 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 45.15 N,72 50.06 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.752500
  • Longitude: 72.834333
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LEOPARD NO. 1
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 122.7 m
Width 16.3 m
Draught 9.2
Tonnage 4833
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 14, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 20, 1985

Surveying Details

18.5.76 VESSEL BEACHED IN E CHANNEL THAL SHOAL REEF ON E SIDE OF BOMBAY HR IN 184536N, 725036E APPROX. (LL, 17.5.76). NCA. H2066/75 24.9.76 REPORTED BEACHED ON THAL SHOAL REEFS IN 184506N, 725006E APPROX. (DEHRA DUN NM 315(T)/76). NCA. H2378/72 11.3.77 ST PA IN 184506N, 725006E [IND]. (DEHRA DUN NM 486/77). - NM 863/77.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1957 BY SANOYASU DOCKYARD CO., LTD., OSAKA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LEOPARD LINE CO. S.A. PASSAGE JAPAN FOR JEDDAH. HEAVY LEAKAGE IN HER HOLDS DAMAGED THE CARGO, VESSEL DIVERTED TO BOMBAY. HER HULL WAS BADLY DAMAGED ON THE PORT SIDE AND THE CARGO OF CEMENT SOLIDIFIED. SHE WAS BEACHED ON THAL SHOAL REEFS, BOMBAY HARBOUR. CONSIDERED BY PORT AUTHORITIES TO BE A HAZARD. VESSEL WAS ABANDONED AS A TOTAL LOSS. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the LEOPARD NO. 1 wreck located?

The LEOPARD NO. 1 wreck is located at coordinates 18 45.15 N,72 50.06 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LEOPARD NO. 1?

The seabed around the LEOPARD NO. 1 lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the LEOPARD NO. 1 sink?

The LEOPARD NO. 1 sank on May 14, 1976.

When was the wreck of the LEOPARD NO. 1 discovered?

The wreck of the LEOPARD NO. 1 was discovered in 1976.

What country did the LEOPARD NO. 1 belong to?

The LEOPARD NO. 1 belonged to PA.

What cargo was the LEOPARD NO. 1 carrying?

The LEOPARD NO. 1 was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the LEOPARD NO. 1?

The LEOPARD NO. 1 had a tonnage of 4833 tons.

What type of wreck is the LEOPARD NO. 1?

The LEOPARD NO. 1 is classified as a motor vessel.

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