Unilaxmi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Unilaxmi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 46.1 N,78 13.14 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.768333
  • Longitude: 78.219000
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UNILAXMI
Type motor vessel
Flag IN
Length 102.1 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 2924
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 18, 1985
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3858/76 16.12.85 SANK OUTSIDE TUTICORIN HBR. (LL, 26.11.85). NCA YET. H3858/76 23.1.86 LIES PARTLY VISIBLE IN 084600N, 781312E. (DEHRA DUN NM 597/85). INS ST IN 084600N, 781312E. - NM 356/86. H3858/76 21.10.86 WK NO LONGER VISIBLE. (DEHRA DUN NM 434/86). AMEND TO DW. NE 3581.
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 2017

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1969, ABANDONED BY CREW WHEN FOUND TO BE LEAKING. LATER SANK WHILE AT ANCHOR. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY UNIVERSAL SHIPPING CO (PVT) LTD. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the UNILAXMI wreck located?

The UNILAXMI wreck is located at coordinates 8 46.1 N,78 13.14 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UNILAXMI?

The seabed around the UNILAXMI lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the UNILAXMI sink?

The UNILAXMI sank on Nov 18, 1985.

When was the wreck of the UNILAXMI discovered?

The wreck of the UNILAXMI was discovered in 1985.

What country did the UNILAXMI belong to?

The UNILAXMI belonged to IN.

What cargo was the UNILAXMI carrying?

The UNILAXMI was carrying salt.

What was the tonnage of the UNILAXMI?

The UNILAXMI had a tonnage of 2924 tons.

What type of wreck is the UNILAXMI?

The UNILAXMI is classified as a motor vessel.

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