Will B Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Will b Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 48.775 N,90 52.904 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.812917
  • Longitude: 90.881733
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILL B
Type tug
Flag PA
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 3, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 2, 2023

Surveying Details

15.3.73 SANK IN 214700N, 905300E. IN GENERAL DEPTH 27FT. (LLOYDS VOL.211) 22.3.73 SANK IN APPROX 214700N, 905000E [IND], ON 4.2.73. WK MARKED BY EMPTY DRUM. (CHITTAGONG MARINE DEPT. NM. DTD 24.2.73). CAPSIZED IN 214900N, 905300E. (CHITTAGONG 13.3.73). 9.1.84 NOT SHOWN ON BANGLADESH 82-150-03. RETAIN ON BA CHARTS. 22.10.84 INS DW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 859. HH507/350/01 14.9.90 TO BE INSERTED ON INDIAN CHARTS. (DEHRA DUN NM 261/90). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY M.J BATTY & CO. (PANAMA) LTD., S.A. PASSAGE CHITTAGONG FOR SINGAPORE. SANK WHILST UNDER TANDEM TOW WITH TUG BEVERLEY B, BOTH BEING TOWED BY TUG ELSIE B. ELSIE B RETURNED TO CHITTAGONG TOWING BEVERLEY B. (LLOYDS VOL.211).

General Comments

UK NM 3872/23

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 21 48.775 N,90 52.904 E
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FAQ

Where is the WILL B wreck located?

The WILL B wreck is located at coordinates 21 48.775 N,90 52.904 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WILL B?

The seabed around the WILL B lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the WILL B sink?

The WILL B sank on Feb 3, 1973.

When was the wreck of the WILL B discovered?

The wreck of the WILL B was discovered in 1973.

What country did the WILL B belong to?

The WILL B belonged to PA.

What type of wreck is the WILL B?

The WILL B is classified as a tug.

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