Nanda Devi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nanda devi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 46.413 N,66 53.615 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.773550
  • Longitude: 66.893583
Wreck Depth 10.6 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NANDA DEVI
Type carrier
Flag IN
Length 85.3 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 1925
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products,granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 15, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Nov 6, 2017

Surveying Details

H2065/75 9.8.79 SANK IN 244611N, 665322E WHILE ANCHORED, IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. (MV 'STRATHFIFE', HN DTD 15.7.79). - NM 2020/79. 29.8.79 REPD SUNK IN 245DEG, 4.5M FROM MANORA LT. (NAVAREA IX 33/79). NCA. H2065/75 12.9.79 REPD AS A DRIFTING VISIBLE WK IN 244606N, 665306E. MOVING IN A NNW DIRECTION. (HAMBURG NM 2987(T)/79). NCA. H2065/75 12.9.79 SUNK IN 244615N, 665333E. (PAKISTAN NM 20/80). NCA, MOVEMENT TOO SMALL. H2065/75 9.7.80 G CONL BUOY, RARFL, LAID HALF A CABLE S OF WK. (NAVAREA IX 047/80). H2065/75 7.10.80 DETAILS ABOUT BUOY REPEATED. (PAKISTAN NM 54/80). - NM 2258/80. 8.11.91 POSN GIVEN AS 244702N, 665548E. (NIO, KARACHI, DTD 15.10.91). NCA. HH500/420/01 29.4.96 AMENDED TO WK SW 10.6MTRS IN 244621.5N, 665337E [IND]. BUOY DELETED. (PAKISTAN NM 146/95). - NM 1974/96. [WGD] POSN: 2446.413N, 6653.615E.

Circumstances of loss

VBUILT IN 1963 BY MITSUBISHI ZOSEN, SHIMONOSEKI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HIMALAYA SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE BHAVNGAR FOR BASRAH. WAS ANCHORED WAITING FOR SAFE BERTH FOR REPAIRS TO MAIN DECK. TOOK IN WATER IN NO 3 HOLD, CAPSIZED AND SANK. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the NANDA DEVI wreck located?

The NANDA DEVI wreck is located at coordinates 24 46.413 N,66 53.615 E.

How deep is the NANDA DEVI and where exactly is it located?

The NANDA DEVI lies at a depth of about 10.6 meters and is located at coordinates 24 46.413 N,66 53.615 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NANDA DEVI?

The seabed around the NANDA DEVI lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the NANDA DEVI sink?

The NANDA DEVI sank on Jul 15, 1979.

When was the wreck of the NANDA DEVI discovered?

The wreck of the NANDA DEVI was discovered in 1979.

What country did the NANDA DEVI belong to?

The NANDA DEVI belonged to IN.

What cargo was the NANDA DEVI carrying?

The NANDA DEVI was carrying clay products,granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the NANDA DEVI?

The NANDA DEVI had a tonnage of 1925 tons.

What type of wreck is the NANDA DEVI?

The NANDA DEVI is classified as a carrier.

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