Shanta Shibani 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
Shanta shibani Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 27.48 N,69 48.13 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.458000
  • Longitude: 69.802167
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHANTA SHIBANI
Type bulk carrier
Flag IN
Length 182 m
Width 22.6 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 15387
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 30, 1986
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 29, 2008

Surveying Details

HH038/108/01 22.7.91 STRANDED WK OF APPARENTLY BURNT OUT MV REPORTED LYING 066DEG, 6C FROM JETTY HEAD, SIKKA. (COLIN MARSH, PHOTOGRAPH) PLOTS IN 222730N, 694830E APPROX, WHICH DOES NOT SEEM TO ACCORD WITH THE SITUATION SHOWN ON THE PHOTOGRAPHS! PRESUME DISTANCE SHOULD READ 0.6C. NCA YET. HH502/830/01 22.7.91 CONSPICUOUS STRANDED WK CLOSE INSHORE OF THE BERTH IN 222730N, 694800E. (MV WILTSHIRE, APR '91) INA AS ST PA IN 222722N, 694757E. - NM 2237/91. HH502/350/02 30.3.92 STRANDED IN 222727N, 694809E [IND]. (DEHRA DUN NM 61/92) BR STD. 1.7.04 NO LONGER CHARTED. NOT SHOWN ON INDIAN GOVERNMENT CHART BASED ON INDIAN GOVERNMENT SURVEYS DTD 1996. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 699.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1971, BY ASTILLEROS ESPANOLES, S.A., BILBAO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HEDE NAVIGATION PRIVATE LTD. WAS DAMAGED BY FIRE WHILE LAID UP AT SIKKA ANCHORAGE. SHE WAS LATER DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS, & WAS SOLD FOR SCRAP. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the SHANTA SHIBANI wreck located?

The SHANTA SHIBANI wreck is located at coordinates 22 27.48 N,69 48.13 E.

When did the SHANTA SHIBANI sink?

The SHANTA SHIBANI sank on Dec 30, 1986.

When was the wreck of the SHANTA SHIBANI discovered?

The wreck of the SHANTA SHIBANI was discovered in 1986.

What country did the SHANTA SHIBANI belong to?

The SHANTA SHIBANI belonged to IN.

What was the tonnage of the SHANTA SHIBANI?

The SHANTA SHIBANI had a tonnage of 15387 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHANTA SHIBANI?

The SHANTA SHIBANI is classified as a bulk carrier.

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