Matajabit Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Matajabit Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 18.133 N,91 47.82 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.302217
  • Longitude: 91.797000
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MATAJABIT
Type tanker
Tonnage 1000
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Mar 9, 1988

Surveying Details

H2510/72 3.3.72 STRANDED WK IN 221805N, 914800E. (DEHRA DUN NM 55/72). INS ST. - NM 488/72. H3805/73 7.8.73 STATED TO BE 1000 TON TANKER 'MATAJABIT'. SALVAGE OPS BEING CONDUCTED BY RUSSIANS. (AUTHORITY NOT GIVEN). H2510/72 6.9.73 POSN GIVEN AS 221808N, 914803E. (US NM 2780/73). NCA. H4244/76 1.6.77 WKS WITHIN KARNAPHULI RIVER CLEARED. (CHITTAGONG PORT AUTH). DELETE. BR STD. H3815/76 18.11.77 RETAIN AS CHARTED DUE VAGUENESS OF INFO. (CHITTAGONG CIRC NO 14). INS ST. BR STD. 18.6.80 NOT SHOWN ON K8015 [1977]. RETAIN AS CHARTED UNTIL FURTHER INFO REC'D. NCA. 9.3.88 WK NOT SHOWN ON CHITTAGONG PORT AUTHORITY SURVEY OF 1986 [M 1153]. DELETE. - NM ACTION.

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FAQ

Where is the MATAJABIT wreck located?

The MATAJABIT wreck is located at coordinates 22 18.133 N,91 47.82 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MATAJABIT?

The seabed around the MATAJABIT lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MATAJABIT discovered?

The wreck of the MATAJABIT was discovered in 1972.

What was the tonnage of the MATAJABIT?

The MATAJABIT had a tonnage of 1000 tons.

What type of wreck is the MATAJABIT?

The MATAJABIT is classified as a tanker.

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