Where is the VRINDA III wreck located?

The VRINDA III wreck is located at coordinates 18 57.1 N,72 47.51 E.

When did the VRINDA III sink?

The VRINDA III sank on Jul 23, 1978.

The wreck of the VRINDA III was discovered in 1979.

The VRINDA III was carrying general and mixed goods.

The VRINDA III had a tonnage of 500 tons.

The VRINDA III is classified as a motor vessel.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Vrinda iii Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	18 57.1 N,72 47.51 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 18.951667 Longitude: 72.791833
Water Depth	0 m
Water Level Effect	covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	VRINDA III
Type	motor vessel
Flag	IN
Length	46 m
Width	9.8 m
Draught	3.7
Tonnage	500
Tonnage Type	gross
Cargo	general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Jul 23, 1978
Bottom Texture	Rock
Original Detection Year	1979
Last Detection Year	1986
Original Source	national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details	H2066/75 10.4.79 ST REPD IN 185703N, 724733E [IND]. (DEHRA DUN NM 149(T)/79). NCA YET. 16.10.79 VESSEL STILL LYING IN SAME POSN. (LL, 17.10.79). NCA. H3449/80 28.8.80 NOW ST PA. (DEHRA DUN NM 400/80). BR STD. 18.9.80 ALMOST ENTIRE SALVABLE CARGO AND FITTINGS STOLEN. (LL, 22.9.80). NCA. 3.1.85 SHOWN AS ST IN 185606N, 724730E ON US 63102 [JUN '84 EDN]. NCA. 13.10.88 NOT SHOWN ON INDIAN 2016 [1986 EDN]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NC 2621.
Last Amended Date	Oct 13, 1988

25.7.78 PASSAGE BOMBAY FOR KARACHI. RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS OFF W COAST OF BOMBAY, WHEN ENGINE FAILED. (LL, 25.7.78).

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