Veera Cholan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Veera cholan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 47.7 N,78 12.923 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.795000
  • Longitude: 78.215383
Wreck Depth 0.3 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VEERA CHOLAN
Type tug
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 25, 1978
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers G CON, FL(3)G.15S, CLOSE W.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2009

Surveying Details

H4151/71 7.8.78 REPORTED SUNK IN 084737N, 781257E [IND, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FL(3)G.15S, LAID CLOSE SW. (DEHRA DUN NM 356(T)/78). NCA YET. H4151/71 26.2.80 DW IN 084737N, 781257E [IND], MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FL(3)G.15S, LAID IN 084735N, 781256E [IND]. (DEHRA DUN NM 41/80). INS DW PA & BUOY. - NM 577/80. 3.5.85 SHOWN AS WK, LEAST DEPTH 0.3MTRS, IN 084736N, 781259E [IND], MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FL(3)G.15S, CLOSE W ON INDIAN 2075 [1984 EDN]. - NM 1450/85. HH501/350/01 22.7.91 WK SALVAGED. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (DEHRA DUN NM 92/91). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE WK AND BUOY. - NM 2238/91.

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FAQ

Where is the VEERA CHOLAN wreck located?

The VEERA CHOLAN wreck is located at coordinates 8 47.7 N,78 12.923 E.

How deep is the VEERA CHOLAN and where exactly is it located?

The VEERA CHOLAN lies at a depth of about 0.3 meters and is located at coordinates 8 47.7 N,78 12.923 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VEERA CHOLAN?

The seabed around the VEERA CHOLAN lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the VEERA CHOLAN sink?

The VEERA CHOLAN sank on Sep 25, 1978.

When was the wreck of the VEERA CHOLAN discovered?

The wreck of the VEERA CHOLAN was discovered in 1978.

What type of wreck is the VEERA CHOLAN?

The VEERA CHOLAN is classified as a tug.

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