Momin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Momin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 16.665 N,91 48.252 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.277750
  • Longitude: 91.804200
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOMIN
Type motor vessel
Flag BD
Length 54.9 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 494
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 29, 1996
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source local port authority
Last Amended Date May 11, 2011

Surveying Details

HH508/420/02 21.11.97 WK OF MV MOMIN IN 221637N, 914826E [IND]. (CHITTAGONG PORT AUTHORITY, LTR DTD 3.11.97). INS AS ST. BR STD. HH508/420/02 22.12.97 WK OF MV MOMIN IS VISIBLE UP TO HER DECK AT LW AND HER MAST AT HW. THE LENGTH OF THE VESSEL IS 55MTRS, BEAM 9.3MTRS, DRAUGHT 4.6MTRS. INLAND CARGO CARRIER. SANK 29.8.96. (CHITTAGONG PORT AUTHORITY, FAX DTD 18.12.97). NCA. 20.5.98 NOT SHOWN ON BANGLADESH BN-E/3 [EDN DTD JULY 1997]. NCA. [WGD] POSN: 2216.665N, 9148.252E. NC 84 [2010 EDN]. 11.5.11 NOT SHOWN ON BANGLADESH 1001 [EDN 2 DTD 1.1.09, REC'D 13.12.10]. NE 84.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1968 BY MIYOSHI, UWAJIMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PUBALI SHIPPING LTD, CHITTAGONG. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT.

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FAQ

Where is the MOMIN wreck located?

The MOMIN wreck is located at coordinates 22 16.665 N,91 48.252 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MOMIN?

The seabed around the MOMIN lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the MOMIN sink?

The MOMIN sank on Aug 29, 1996.

When was the wreck of the MOMIN discovered?

The wreck of the MOMIN was discovered in 1997.

What country did the MOMIN belong to?

The MOMIN belonged to BD.

What was the tonnage of the MOMIN?

The MOMIN had a tonnage of 494 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOMIN?

The MOMIN is classified as a motor vessel.

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