M O T Dredge Iii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
M o t dredge iii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 15.577 N,86 40.793 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.259617
  • Longitude: 86.679883
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name M O T DREDGE III
Type dredger
Flag IN
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 22, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 11, 2006

Surveying Details

H2510/72 8.7.85 H2510/72 8.7.85 AGROUND CLOSE TO KONARKA AND SINKING BY STERN. (LL 26,27.6.85). H2510/72 24.7.85 H2510/72 24.7.85 OWNERS HOPING TO SALVE DREDGER. IT IS STRANDED ON TIP OF S BKWATER IN 201531.5N, 864056E & OUTSIDE DREDGED CHANNEL. IT PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTS THE VIEW OF S BK WATER LIGHT FROM SEAWARD. (LL 8.7.85). NCA YET. H2510/72 14.8.85 H2510/72 14.8.85 NO SALVAGE LIKELY UNTIL OCTOBER. (LL 25.7.85). COVERED BY ST SYMBOL FOR KONARKA, NEARBY. NCA. H2510/72 13.9.85 H2510/72 13.9.85 STRANDED IN 201531N, 864056. (DD NM 399(T)/85). NCA. H2510/72 29.11.85 H2510/72 29.11.85 TENDERS INVITED FOR REMOVAL OF WK. (LL 1.11.85). H2510/72 19.12.85 H2510/72 19.12.85 STRANDING POSN REPEATED IN DD NM 511/85. NCA. 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 IN PROGRESS WITHIN 5.4C RADIUS. (DD NM 64(T)87). 6.10.87 6.10.87 INS ST IN 201531N, 864056E ON NC 538. H2510/72 10.6.88 H2510/72 10.6.88 SALVAGE COMPLETE. (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

REPORTED TO HAVE STRUCK WK OF M SUCTION DREDGER KONARKA AND SANK. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the M O T DREDGE III wreck located?

The M O T DREDGE III wreck is located at coordinates 20 15.577 N,86 40.793 E.

How deep is the seabed around the M O T DREDGE III?

The seabed around the M O T DREDGE III lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the M O T DREDGE III sink?

The M O T DREDGE III sank on Jun 22, 1985.

When was the wreck of the M O T DREDGE III discovered?

The wreck of the M O T DREDGE III was discovered in 1985.

What country did the M O T DREDGE III belong to?

The M O T DREDGE III belonged to IN.

What type of wreck is the M O T DREDGE III?

The M O T DREDGE III is classified as a dredger.

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