Navaprateep Iii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Navaprateep iii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
13 10.1 N,100 53.81 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.168333
  • Longitude: 100.896833
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name NAVAPRATEEP III
Type ferry
Flag TH
Tonnage 15
Cargo personnel,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 8, 1992
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH544/350/01 16.3.92 SANK ABOUT 2M OFFSHORE FROM THE PORT OF BAN SIRACHA. TWO LARGE PIECES OF THE HULL WERE TOWED ASHORE TO RECOVER TRAPPED BODIES. (LLOYDS VOL. 287). POSN 131000N, 1005400E [INH] FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 30, 2017

Circumstances of loss

WAS CUT IN TWO BY COLLISION WITH THAI M OIL TANKER 'BPP 9' WHEN PROCEEDING FROM SI CHANG ISLAND TO BAN SI RACHA. 87 PEOPLE ON A TRIP TO A BUDDHIST TEMPLE DIED ON THE DOUBLE-DECKER FERRY, 31 RESCUED. (LLOYDS VOL.287).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the NAVAPRATEEP III wreck located?

The NAVAPRATEEP III wreck is located at coordinates 13 10.1 N,100 53.81 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NAVAPRATEEP III?

The seabed around the NAVAPRATEEP III lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the NAVAPRATEEP III sink?

The NAVAPRATEEP III sank on Mar 8, 1992.

When was the wreck of the NAVAPRATEEP III discovered?

The wreck of the NAVAPRATEEP III was discovered in 1992.

What country did the NAVAPRATEEP III belong to?

The NAVAPRATEEP III belonged to TH.

What cargo was the NAVAPRATEEP III carrying?

The NAVAPRATEEP III was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the NAVAPRATEEP III?

The NAVAPRATEEP III had a tonnage of 15 tons.

What type of wreck is the NAVAPRATEEP III?

The NAVAPRATEEP III is classified as a ferry.