Oriental Pearl Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Oriental pearl Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 50.683 N,72 45.243 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.844717
  • Longitude: 72.754050
Wreck Depth 6.1 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORIENTAL PEARL
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 119.2 m
Width 18 m
Draught 9
Orientation 157
Tonnage 5140
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 10, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Markers G CONL LT BUOY, Q.G, CLOSE NW.
Surveying Details H3449/80 23.8.84 SANK IN 234DEGS, 3.5M FROM PRONGS REEF LTHO. (LL,15.8.84). SANK IN 185038N, 724506E APPROX. WILL BE MARKED BY LT BUOYS. (HYDROPAC 1084/84(63). NAVAREA VIII 492/84 REFERS. NCA YET. H3449/80 5.9.84 G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.5S, ESTABLISHED IN 185054N, 724518E [IND]. (SHELLIMAR, LONDON, TELEX 4.9.84 & NAVAREA VIII 572/84). H3449/80 17.9.84 NOW IN 185048N, 724521E [IND], OR 234DEGS, 3.2M FROM PRONGS LTHO. (NAVAREA VIII 532/84). NCA YET. H3449/80 27.9.84 G CONICAL LT BUOY, FL.G.5S.3M, ESTABLISHED IN 185054N, 724518E [IND]. (TELEX SHELLIMAR LONDON 4.9.84). - NM 2704(P)/84. H3449/80 15.10.84 NOW IN 185036N, 724521E [IND]. (DEHRA DUN NM 416(T) & 447(T)/84. NCA. H3449/80 6.11.84 SANK IN 185054N, 724518E [IND]. (LL, 25.10.84). NCA YET. H3449/80 5.12.84 ST IN 185036N, 724520.5E [IND]. (DEHRA DUN NM 483/84). G CONL LT BUOY, Q.G, ESTABLISHED IN 185054N, 724518E [IND]. (DEHRA DUN NM 510/84). - NM 194/85. H3449/80 7.2.85 BUOY NOW FL.G.5S, IN 185044N, 724511.5E [IND]. (NAVAREA VIII 017/85). NCA YET. H3449/80 11.3.85 WK MOVED 1.8C NW TO 185042N, 724512E [IND], & BUOY MOVED 1.8C SE TO 185045N, 724524E [IND]. (DEHRA DUN NM 33/85). BR STD. H2883/85 29.4.85 INDIAN SV HARI PRASAD [WK NO.44282] LIES ADJACENT TO ORIENTAL PEARL AFTER STRIKING IT. (DEHRA DUN NM 93/85). INS LEGEND 'WKS' AGAINST CHARTED SYMBOL. BR STD. H3449/80 30.4.85 BUOY MOVED TO 185043N, 724511E [IND]. (DEHRA DUN NM 92/85). CLOSE NW OF WK. - NM 1275/85. H3449/80 23.9.85 WK STRUCK BY MV MAERSK RADIO WHEN ENTERING HARBOUR 2.9.85. 14 CONTAINERS LOST. PRESUMED SUNK IN VICINITY. (LL, 4.9.85). OBSTNS REPORTED IN VICINITY. (NAV VIII 469). NCA. H3992/85 14.11.85 VESSELS CAUTIONED NOT TO PASS S OF WK. (DEHRA DUN NM 18/85, CAUTION). NCA, COVERED BY NOTE IN TITLE. H0004/86 28.4.86 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (DEHRA DUN NM 170(T)/86 & LL,19.3.86). NCA YET. H3992/85 12.8.87 LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED OVER WK IN 1985 WAS 6.1MTRS. WK OF HARI PRASAD EMBEDDED ON TOP OF ORIENTAL PEARL. (INDIAN HYDRO, 31.7.87). NCA YET. H3449/80 10.11.87 LEAST DEPTH 6.1MTRS IN 185038N, 724517E [IND]. HARI PRASAD IN 185042N, 724515E [IND], WITH MAST SHOWING. (DEHRA DUN NM 416/87). AMEND TO DWP MAST 6.1MTRS IN 185040N, 724516E. RETAIN LEGEND WKS. - NM 3560/87. H3992/85 2.12.87 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (NAV VIII 558/87). NCA. H3992/85 10.2.88 WK REMOVED AND BUOY WITHDRAWN. (LL, 15.1.88 & NAV VIII 20/88). NCA YET. H3992/85 17.5.88 SALVAGE OPS COMPLETE. BUOY REMOVED. (DEHRA DUN NM 148/88). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETED WK, BUOY AND NOTE IN TITLE. - NM 1690/88.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1971 BY KURUSHIMA DOCK CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BY SEAPRINCE SHIPPING INC. PASSAGE BANDAR ABBAS FOR JAPAN. REPORTED LEAKAGE IN NOS.1,2 & 3 HOLDS DUE TO HEAVY WEATHER DAMAGE. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK WHILE AT ANCHOR IN ENTRANCE TO BOMBAY HBR. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ORIENTAL PEARL wreck located?

The ORIENTAL PEARL wreck is located at coordinates 18 50.683 N,72 45.243 E.

How deep is the ORIENTAL PEARL and where exactly is it located?

The ORIENTAL PEARL lies at a depth of about 6.1 meters and is located at coordinates 18 50.683 N,72 45.243 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ORIENTAL PEARL?

The seabed around the ORIENTAL PEARL lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the ORIENTAL PEARL sink?

The ORIENTAL PEARL sank on Aug 10, 1984.

When was the wreck of the ORIENTAL PEARL discovered?

The wreck of the ORIENTAL PEARL was discovered in 1984.

What country did the ORIENTAL PEARL belong to?

The ORIENTAL PEARL belonged to PA.

What cargo was the ORIENTAL PEARL carrying?

The ORIENTAL PEARL was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the ORIENTAL PEARL?

The ORIENTAL PEARL had a tonnage of 5140 tons.

What type of wreck is the ORIENTAL PEARL?

The ORIENTAL PEARL is classified as a motor vessel.

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