Mustali Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Mustali Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 28.6 N,89 35.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.476667
  • Longitude: 89.591667
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MUSTALI
Type steam ship
Flag PK
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 5670
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 9, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 1, 2001

Surveying Details

6.1.72 VESSEL AT CHALNA WITH DECK 3FT ABOVE WATER. (LLOYDS VOL. 207) NCA YET, POSN 223600N, 893200E FOR FILING ONLY. H(MO)929/71 15.2.72 REPORT THAT VESSEL WAS AGROUND AND GUTTED BY FIRE AT MOORING BUOY NO.8. MONGLA ANCH. (AREA SUPERINTENDANT, BOMBAY REPORT DTD 28.1.72) NCA YET, GIVES POSN 222836N, 893530E. 22.8.72 POSSESSION OF WK TAKEN BY PORT DIRECTOR, CHALNA AS OWNERS FAILED TO REMOVE. WK SITTING ON BOTTOM, LISTING, BROKEN IN MIDDLE. PART OF HULL VISIBLE. POSN 222830N, 893530E. (LLOYDS VOL.209) NCA YET. H2510/72 20.3.74 WRECK OF MUSTALI, IN 222836N, 893530E, CLEARED TO 35FT [MLW] AND CONSIDERED SAFE FOR NAVIGATION. (PORT DIRECTOR, CHALNA LTR DTD 24.1.74) NCA. 1.6.01 STATED TO HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND DEMOLISHED. (MSD) NOT SHOWN ON BANGLADESH INLAND WATER TRANSPORT AUTHORITY SURVEYS & CHARTS 1976-1985. NE 732. AMENDED TO LIFT.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1948, WAS BOMBED, SET ON FIRE AND SUNK DURING AN INDIAN AIR FORCE RAID ON THE PORT OF CHALNA. 11 LIVES LOST. THE WRECK, WHICH WAS LYING BROKEN IN TWO, WAS SUBSEQUENTLY REMOVED AND DEMOLISHED. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GULF SHIPPING CORP. LTD. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MUSTALI wreck located?

The MUSTALI wreck is located at coordinates 22 28.6 N,89 35.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MUSTALI?

The seabed around the MUSTALI lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the MUSTALI sink?

The MUSTALI sank on Dec 9, 1971.

When was the wreck of the MUSTALI discovered?

The wreck of the MUSTALI was discovered in 1971.

What country did the MUSTALI belong to?

The MUSTALI belonged to PK.

What cargo was the MUSTALI carrying?

The MUSTALI was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the MUSTALI?

The MUSTALI had a tonnage of 5670 tons.

What type of wreck is the MUSTALI?

The MUSTALI is classified as a steam ship.

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