Maldive Victory (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Maldive victory (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 10.784 N,73 31.514 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.179733
  • Longitude: 73.525233
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MALDIVE VICTORY (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag MV
Length 82.3 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 4.6
Orientation 155
Tonnage 1420
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1981
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Markers SMALL MOORING BUOY
Surveying Details H2115/75 11.5.81 DW LIES 189DEG, 5.8C FROM RADIO MAST (38). (NAVAREA VIII 250/81). POSN 041121N, 733137E APPROX. NCA YET, AWAIT INDIAN NM. H2115/75 4.6.81 DW IN 041042N, 733148E. (DEHRA DUN). - NM 1287/81. 16.10.90 SHOWN IN 041047N, 733131.5E [WGD] ON PHOTOPLOT PG 1876/2 DTD APR '88. NC 3323. HH090/703/01 4.2.97 EXAM'D 18.9.96 IN 041043.86N, 733134.70E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST DEPTH BY DIVER 10MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. DCS3 NOT AVAILABLE. LIES 155/335 DEGS WITH BOW TO THE NW. LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED BY DIVER ON AFTER MAST. (HMS HECLA, HI 703). BR STD. 24.5.99 LOCATION MARKED BY BUOY TO WHICH BOATS MOOR. MAINMAST RISES TO WITHIN 12MTRS OF SURFACE. HOLDS WIDE OPEN, DECKS AT 25MTRS. DIAGRAM AND PHOTOS. (MALDIVES DIVING GUIDE, K AMSLER, 1994). NCA. SEP 2007/000089404 11.1.08 DW SHOWN IN 0410.784N, 7331.514E [WGD] ON INDIAN 2099 [OCT '07 EDN]. - NM BLOCK 908/08.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2019

Circumstances of loss

18.2.81 VESSEL, BUILT 1958, RAN AGROUND ON HELULE ISLAND REEF AT ENTRANCE TO MALE ANCH AND LATER SANK OFF WEST SIDE OF THE REEF. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MALDIVES SHIPPING LTD. VESSEL WAS EN-ROUTE MALE TO SINGAPORE. (LL, 18.2.81 & 16.3.81 & MSD) CARGO INCLUDED TWO NEW CARS, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, FOODSTUFFS & LIQUOR. (MALDIVES DIVING GUIDE)

General Comments

UPRIGHT & PARALLEL TO THE REEF

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FAQ

Where is the MALDIVE VICTORY (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MALDIVE VICTORY (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 4 10.784 N,73 31.514 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MALDIVE VICTORY (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the MALDIVE VICTORY (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the MALDIVE VICTORY (PROBABLY) sink?

The MALDIVE VICTORY (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 13, 1981.

When was the wreck of the MALDIVE VICTORY (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MALDIVE VICTORY (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1981.

What country did the MALDIVE VICTORY (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MALDIVE VICTORY (PROBABLY) belonged to MV.

What cargo was the MALDIVE VICTORY (PROBABLY) carrying?

The MALDIVE VICTORY (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MALDIVE VICTORY (PROBABLY)?

The MALDIVE VICTORY (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1420 tons.

What type of wreck is the MALDIVE VICTORY (PROBABLY)?

The MALDIVE VICTORY (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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