Where is the SHAPLA wreck located?

The SHAPLA wreck is located at coordinates 23 30 N,90 0 E.

When did the SHAPLA sink?

The SHAPLA sank on Jun 26, 1980.

The wreck of the SHAPLA was discovered in 1980.

The SHAPLA is classified as a launch.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Shapla Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	23 30 N,90 0 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 23.500000 Longitude: 90.000000
Water Depth	0 m
Water Level Effect	covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum	Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	SHAPLA
Type	launch
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Jun 26, 1980
Original Detection Year	1980
Last Detection Year	2006
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	27.6.80 27.6.80 VESSEL SANK IN APPROX POSN 233000N, 900000E. (LL 30.6.80). NCA. 11.12.06 11.12.06 RECORD REVIEWED. PLOTS ASHORE. AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date	Aug 14, 2019

SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH OIL TANKER IN THE MEGNA RIVER 20 MILES FROM DACCA. AT LEAST 200 PEOPLE DROWNED. (LL).

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