Maldive Image Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Maldive image Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 31.512 N,49 7.873 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.525200
  • Longitude: 49.131217
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MALDIVE IMAGE
Type motor vessel
Flag MV
Length 145.1 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 9.4
Orientation 120
Tonnage 8372
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 6, 1982
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 10, 2012

Surveying Details

H2541/75 24.9.82 HARD AGROUND ON ROCK, OVER TWO THIRDS LENGTH, OFF MUKULLA. REFLOATING IMPOSSIBLE. VESSEL ABANDONED. (LL 249). NCA YET. H2541/75 16.11.82 POSN GIVEN AS 140200N, 484100E. (HYDRO OFFICE). OIL BUNKERS & CARGO REMOVED. (LL 250). H5029/77 19.6.85 DESCRIBED AS A HULK, LYING AGROUND IN MUKULLA BAY, BOWS WNW APPROX, IN 143124N, 490800E. MOORED WITH ANCHOR ON PORT BOW & PORT QUARTER, GIVES IMPRESSION OF VESSEL LYING AT ANCHOR. (MV 'GA CHAU', HN DTD 25.4.85). CHART AS ST. - NM 1731/85. H2710/84 19.8.85 ABOVE DETAILS CONFIRMED, THOUGH POSN GIVEN AS 143121N, 490802E. DAMAGE TO SUPERSTRUCTURE BUT HULL IN GOOD CONDITION. (MV 'BROOMPARK', HN DTD 29.6.85). NCA. HH481/450/02 18.7.01 STATED AS BRIDGE STRUCTURE ONLY VISIBLE ON DIAGRAM SUPPLIED. (STEPHEN DAVIES, SAILING YACHT 'FIDDLER'S GREEN', LTR DTD 14.7.01). 10.1.12 SHOWN IN 1431.512N, 4907.873E [WGD] ON PG2667. (P CHATFIELD, GIC, EMAIL DTD 21.11.12).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1958 BY BARTRAM & SONS, LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MALDIVES SHIPPING, LTD. PASSAGE BANGKOK FOR MUKULLA. RAN AGROUND WHILE MANOEUVRING DURING HEAVY WEATHER. ABANDONED AS CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MALDIVE IMAGE wreck located?

The MALDIVE IMAGE wreck is located at coordinates 14 31.512 N,49 7.873 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MALDIVE IMAGE?

The seabed around the MALDIVE IMAGE lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the MALDIVE IMAGE sink?

The MALDIVE IMAGE sank on Jul 6, 1982.

When was the wreck of the MALDIVE IMAGE discovered?

The wreck of the MALDIVE IMAGE was discovered in 1982.

What country did the MALDIVE IMAGE belong to?

The MALDIVE IMAGE belonged to MV.

What cargo was the MALDIVE IMAGE carrying?

The MALDIVE IMAGE was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the MALDIVE IMAGE?

The MALDIVE IMAGE had a tonnage of 8372 tons.

What type of wreck is the MALDIVE IMAGE?

The MALDIVE IMAGE is classified as a motor vessel.

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