Vaishnavi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Vaishnavi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 17.03 N,68 56.48 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.283833
  • Longitude: 68.941333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VAISHNAVI
Type steam ship
Flag IN
Length 100.6 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 2348
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 16, 1977
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 6, 2020

Surveying Details

20.6.77 REPD TO LIE IN 221700N, 685600E, OR 154DEGS, 3M FROM DWARKA LTHO. (LL, 18.6.77) NCA YET. 22.6.77 POSN NOW REPD ABOUT 159DEGS, 2.6M FROM DWARKA LTHO, OR 221700N, 685630E APPROX. UPRIGHT ON LEVEL GROUND OF SAND & SOFT ROCK. (LL, 22.6.77) NCA YET. 24.6.77 SALVAGE TO BE ATTEMPTED AT NEXT HIGH TIDE ON 2.7.77. (LL, 24.6.77) NCA YET. 1.7.77 ABANDONED BY CREW, SALVAGE NO LONGER PRACTICAL DUE TO BAD WEATHER. (LL, 1.7.77) NCA YET. 11.7.77 CONSIDERED PROBABLY A TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 9.7.77) NCA. H4287/74 2.9.77 ST REPORTED IN 221700N, 685630E APPROX. (DEHRA DUN TNM 438/77) NCA YET. H4287/74 1.11.77 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (DEHRA DUN NM 519/77) INS AS ST PA. - NM 2648/77. 7.3.79 DEMOLITION COMMENCED IN NOV '78, NOT YET COMPLETE. (LL, 8.3.79) NCA. 10.1.80 NOT SHOWN ON INDIAN 251 [1978 EDN]. DELETE. BR STD. 11.11.80 SHOWN AS ST PA ON INDIAN 203. NE 43. HH502/410/02 27.6.02 DELETE. (INDIAN NM 9/186/02). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 2688/02.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1948 BY W PICKERSGILL & SONS LTD., SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HIND SHIPPING AGENCIES. ON PASSAGE HODEIDAH FOR SIKKA. RAN AGROUND OFF DWARKA, WAS ABANDONED AS A TOTAL LOSS. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the VAISHNAVI wreck located?

The VAISHNAVI wreck is located at coordinates 22 17.03 N,68 56.48 E.

When did the VAISHNAVI sink?

The VAISHNAVI sank on Jun 16, 1977.

When was the wreck of the VAISHNAVI discovered?

The wreck of the VAISHNAVI was discovered in 1977.

What country did the VAISHNAVI belong to?

The VAISHNAVI belonged to IN.

What cargo was the VAISHNAVI carrying?

The VAISHNAVI was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the VAISHNAVI?

The VAISHNAVI had a tonnage of 2348 tons.

What type of wreck is the VAISHNAVI?

The VAISHNAVI is classified as a steam ship.

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