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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Mar 16, 2021 |
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.
Circumstances of loss
SANK WHEN BAD WEATHER SPLIT HULL WHILE ON PASSAGE YANGON FOR CALCUTTA. (LL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
21 17.423 N,88 10.67 E
Talent on Wreck Map
Talent Wreck on Google Map
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.