Mangal Asha Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Mangal asha Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 0.383 N,73 16.933 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.006383
  • Longitude: 73.282217
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MANGAL ASHA
Type motor vessel
Flag IN
Length 64.9 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 786
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 28, 1984
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 12, 1999

Surveying Details

AGROUND IN 170800N, 731900E APPROX IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS ON SANDY BOTTOM. LISTING T PORT. (LLOYDS VOL.257) H3449/80 14.9.84 H3449/80 14.9.84 REPD AS ST IN 170023N, 731656E. (DEHRA DUN NM 396(T)/84) NCA, TEMP INFO ONLY. H3449/80 5.12.84 H3449/80 5.12.84 ABOVE REPEATED. (DEHRA DUN NM 484/84) CHART AS ST. R/P. H3449/80 28.3.85 H3449/80 28.3.85 REFLOATED ON JANUARY 22, & NOW LYING AT ANCHOR NEAR GROUNDING POSN WHILE THE VESSEL IS MADE FIT FOR TOWING TO BOMBAY. (LL, 21.3.85) NCA YET, AWAIT INDIAN NM. H2997/71 21.5.85 H2997/71 21.5.85 SALVAGED. (DEHRA DUN NM 190/85) AMENDED TO ABEY. DELETE. R/P. 12.4.99 12.4.99 VESSEL SUCESSFULLY SALVED AND TOWED TO BOMBAY. LATER SETTLED AS CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL. 260 & 262) AMENDED TO LIFT.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND IN BAD WEATHER WHILST EN-ROUTE JAFFRABAD TO RATNAGIRI. (LLOYDS)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 17 0.383 N,73 16.933 E
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FAQ

Where is the MANGAL ASHA wreck located?

The MANGAL ASHA wreck is located at coordinates 17 0.383 N,73 16.933 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MANGAL ASHA?

The seabed around the MANGAL ASHA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the MANGAL ASHA sink?

The MANGAL ASHA sank on Jun 28, 1984.

When was the wreck of the MANGAL ASHA discovered?

The wreck of the MANGAL ASHA was discovered in 1984.

What country did the MANGAL ASHA belong to?

The MANGAL ASHA belonged to IN.

What was the tonnage of the MANGAL ASHA?

The MANGAL ASHA had a tonnage of 786 tons.

What type of wreck is the MANGAL ASHA?

The MANGAL ASHA is classified as a motor vessel.

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