Shant Kamal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Shant kamal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 53.673 N,70 23.413 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.894550
  • Longitude: 70.390217
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHANT KAMAL
Type bulk carrier
Flag IN
Tonnage 479
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 3, 1976
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 27, 2000

Surveying Details

14.9.76 FIRMLY AGROUND OFF COAST OF VERAVAL. SALVAGE ATTEMPTS ABORTIVE DUE TO EXTREMELY ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. (LL, 14.9.76) 25.10.76 ATTEMPTS WILL BE MADE TO REMOVE CARGO OF ACID FROM VESSEL. UNLIKELY VESSEL WILL BE SALVAGED. (LL, 23.10.76) H1273/77 24.2.77 GROUNDED OFF VERAVAL IN 205332N, 702328E. (LL, 19.2.77) BR STD. 8.5.79 DEMOLITION OF VESSEL COMMENCED IN OCT '77. (LL, 9.5.79) 1.10.79 ST SHOWN IN 205338N, 702326E [IND] ON INDIAN 2054. NC 3460. 27.09.00 NOT SHOWN ON INDIAN 2054 [1997 EDN]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NC 3460.

Circumstances of loss

14.9.76 VESSEL RAN HARD AGROUND NEAR VERAVAL, WHILST ON PASSAGE BOMBAY FOR DUBAI. (LL, 14.9.76)

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FAQ

Where is the SHANT KAMAL wreck located?

The SHANT KAMAL wreck is located at coordinates 20 53.673 N,70 23.413 E.

When did the SHANT KAMAL sink?

The SHANT KAMAL sank on Sep 3, 1976.

When was the wreck of the SHANT KAMAL discovered?

The wreck of the SHANT KAMAL was discovered in 1976.

What country did the SHANT KAMAL belong to?

The SHANT KAMAL belonged to IN.

What cargo was the SHANT KAMAL carrying?

The SHANT KAMAL was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the SHANT KAMAL?

The SHANT KAMAL had a tonnage of 479 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHANT KAMAL?

The SHANT KAMAL is classified as a bulk carrier.

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