Talent Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Talent Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 17.423 N,88 10.67 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.290383
  • Longitude: 88.177833
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TALENT
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 92 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2276
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 17, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH503/500/01 30.6.93 SANK, WHILE WAITING FOR RIVER HUGLI PILOT, ABOUT 22M S OF SAGAR ISLAND. (LL, 18.6.93). SANK 35KM OFF HALDIA, NEAR SANDHEADS. (LL, 19.6.93). SANK ABOUT 230KM S OF CALCUTTA. (LL, 19.6.93 & BAGLADESH NM 19/93). LATTER POSN IS 183000N, 880000E APPROX. NCA YET. HH503/500/01 12.7.93 CONFIRMED WK SANK IN SANDHEADS AREA. (LL, 29 & 30.6.93). NCA YET. HH503/500/01 4.8.93 WK NOT YET FOUND BUT REPORTED TO BE IN 211730N, 881210E APPROX. AREA W OF LINE JOINING LOWER GASPER LTV AND INTERMEDIATE LTV BUOY DECLARED SAFE FOR NAVIGATION. (DEHRA DUN TELEX 20.7.93). NCA YET. HH503/500/01 4.8.93 WK REPORTED IN 211148N, 882000E. (NAVAREA VIII 368/93, 29.6.93). PRESUME THIS REFERS TO THIS WK. NCA YET. HH503/500/01 21.9.93 WK LOCATED IN 12MTRS BY CALCUTTA PORT TRUST ON 3.8.93 NEAR SANDHEADS. (LL, 14.9.93). UNMARKED WK, DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION, IN 211720.5N, 881109.5E. (NAVAREA VIII 483/93). PRESUMABLY WK OF TALENT. CHART AS DW. - NM 3386/93. HH503/500/01 18.10.93 CONFIRMED AS WK OF MV TALENT. POSN NOW GIVEN AS 211724N, 881047.5E. (NAV VIII 544/93). NCA YET. HH503/500/02 7.6.94 DW IN 211723N, 881048E [IND]. (INDIAN NM 11/202/94). BR STD. SEP 2008/000040985 16.5.08 NOT SHOWN ON INDIAN ENC IN330AH DTD 8.5.08 OR INDIAN 301 [NC DTD 31.1.07, 1:150,000]. AMEND DEAD. - NM 3411/08.
Last Amended Date Mar 16, 2021

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHEN BAD WEATHER SPLIT HULL WHILE ON PASSAGE YANGON FOR CALCUTTA. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the TALENT wreck located?

The TALENT wreck is located at coordinates 21 17.423 N,88 10.67 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TALENT?

The seabed around the TALENT lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the TALENT sink?

The TALENT sank on Jun 17, 1993.

When was the wreck of the TALENT discovered?

The wreck of the TALENT was discovered in 1993.

What country did the TALENT belong to?

The TALENT belonged to PA.

What cargo was the TALENT carrying?

The TALENT was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the TALENT?

The TALENT had a tonnage of 2276 tons.

What type of wreck is the TALENT?

The TALENT is classified as a motor vessel.

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