Monalisa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Monalisa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 13.149 N,91 48.059 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.219150
  • Longitude: 91.800983
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MONALISA
Type carrier
Flag BD
Length 61 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 493
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 31, 1996
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH508/420/02 8.8.97 SANK IN THE VICINITY OF THE RIVER MOUTH AFTER COLLISION. (LL 1.1.97). HH508/420/02 8.8.97 ATTEMPT TO SALVAGE VESSEL WHICH FAILED. VESSEL WILL BE LEFT 'AS IS'. (LL 1.8.97). NO POSN GIVEN, FOR FILING ONLY. HH508/420/02 26.9.97 WK REMAINS IN 221306N, 914814E. LEAST DEPTH OVER WK IS 2MTRS (DATUM ISLW). NOT VISIBLE AT DATUM. (CHITTAGONG PORT AUTHORITY, LTR DTD 9.9.97). DATUM OF CHART IS LAT. INS AS DW - NM 3836/97. 5.12.08 SHOWN WITH G CONICAL LT BUOY, NO 3, FL G 3 SEC, CLOSE W ON BA 84 [EDN3 DTD 19.6.08, 1:35,000]. 6.5.11 [WGD] POSN: 2213.149N, 9148.059E [NE 84, 2010 EDN]. 12.5.11 12.5.11 NOT SHOWN ON BANGLADESH 1001 [EDN 2 DTD 1.1.09]. NE 84.
Last Amended Date May 12, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1971. WHILE INBOUND COLLIDED WITH MV Q C TEAL. CREW JUMPED INTO RIVER AND WAS LATER RECOVERED. ONE MAN MISSING.

General Comments

G CONICAL LT BUOY, NO 3, FL G 3SEC, CLOSE W

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FAQ

Where is the MONALISA wreck located?

The MONALISA wreck is located at coordinates 22 13.149 N,91 48.059 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MONALISA?

The seabed around the MONALISA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the MONALISA sink?

The MONALISA sank on Dec 31, 1996.

When was the wreck of the MONALISA discovered?

The wreck of the MONALISA was discovered in 1997.

What country did the MONALISA belong to?

The MONALISA belonged to BD.

What was the tonnage of the MONALISA?

The MONALISA had a tonnage of 493 tons.

What type of wreck is the MONALISA?

The MONALISA is classified as a carrier.

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