Matar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Matar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 58.15 N,72 52.177 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.969167
  • Longitude: 72.869617
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MATAR
Type motor vessel
Flag HN
Length 66.4 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 982
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 31, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Jan 23, 1989

Surveying Details

H3992/85 16.9.86 REPORTED STRANDED IN 185806N, 725213E [IND]. (NAV VIII 502/86). NCA YET. H3992/85 3.11.86 ABOVE DETAILS REPEATED. (DEHRA DUN NM 442(T)/86). NCA YET. H3992/85 25.11.86 ABOVE DETAILS CONFIRMED. (DEHRA DUN NM 499/86). INS ST. - NM 3605/86. H3992/85 6.4.87 INSPECTED FROM LAUNCH 10.2.87. LIES WITH HEAVY PORT LIST AND DECKS AWASH. ONLY STARBOARD BULWARKS, RAISED FORECASTLE AND ACCOMMODATION AFT IS VISIBLE. NO PLANS FOR SALVAGE. (LL, 28.2.87). NCA. H3992/85 19.10.87 STILL LYING CAPSIZED WITH BOTH HATCHES FLOODED. TO BE AUCTIONED SHORTLY AND SOLD FOR SCRAP. (LL, 10.10.87). NCA. H3992/85 23.1.89 SALVAGED AND REMOVED FROM SITE 28.10.88. (LL, 3.1.89 & NAV VIII 007/89). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

28.10.88 BUILT 1958 BY ROLANDWERFT G.M.B.H., BREMEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SAFOSTAM SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE AJMAN, UAE FOR BOMBAY. TOWED TO BOMBAY FOLLOWING ENGINE BREAKDOWN. AFTER CARGO WAS DISCHARGED TOWED TO SUNK ROADS BUT SPRANG A LEAK. VESSEL WAS ANCHORED ON SEWRI MUDFLATS BUT FOUNDERED WHILE LYING UNMANNED AT ANCHOR. SUBSEQUENTLY SOLD FOR SCRAP, BEING RAISED & REMOVED ON 28.10.88. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the MATAR wreck located?

The MATAR wreck is located at coordinates 18 58.15 N,72 52.177 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MATAR?

The seabed around the MATAR lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the MATAR sink?

The MATAR sank on Jul 31, 1986.

When was the wreck of the MATAR discovered?

The wreck of the MATAR was discovered in 1986.

What country did the MATAR belong to?

The MATAR belonged to HN.

What cargo was the MATAR carrying?

The MATAR was carrying chemicals,granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the MATAR?

The MATAR had a tonnage of 982 tons.

What type of wreck is the MATAR?

The MATAR is classified as a motor vessel.

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