Anglia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Anglia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 53.273 N,88 2.05 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.887883
  • Longitude: 88.034167
Wreck Depth 0.9 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANGLIA
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 103.6 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 3287
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 24, 1892
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1892
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source other
Surveying Details CAPSIZED BETWEEN MUD PT & SANGOR IN JELLINGHAM CHANNEL, AT MOUTH OF HOOGHLY RIVER. (DODS) H1800/23 9.3.23 H1800/23 9.3.23 WK 'ANGLIA' CHARTED IN 215315N, 880210E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BA 136. H1800/23 7.3.24 H1800/23 7.3.24 SHOWN AS WK 19FT IN 215315N, 880210E ON SURVEY [C9177]. NE 136. H2135/36 14.1.37 H2135/36 14.1.37 SHOWN AS WK 3FMS 1FT ON SURVEYS [E4507] & [E5335/1]. NE 136. H895/59 7.12.59 H895/59 7.12.59 SHOWN AS WK 3FMS 1FT, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY, RECTANGULAR TOPMARK, CLOSE NW ON SURVEY [K1999]. NC 136. 2.4.70 2.4.70 SHOWN AS WK 3FMS 1FT, NO BUOY, ON INDIAN 301 [1968 EDN]. NE 136. 27.10.76 27.10.76 SHOWN AS WK 6.9MTRS IN 215312N, 880208E ON INDIAN 301 [1976 EDN]. NE 136. 26.9.91 26.9.91 SHOWN AS WK, NO DEPTH GIVEN, IN 215314N, 880212E ON INDIAN 301 [1990 EDN]. CHART AS F. NC 136. 8.12.97 8.12.97 NOW CHARTED TO AGREE INDIAN 301 [1990 EDN]. NE 136. 30.10.04 30.10.04 SHOWN WK 0.9MTRS IN 2153.233N, 8802.210E [IND] ON INDIAN 3013 [2003 EDN]. NE 136.
Last Amended Date Oct 30, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BRITISH ANCHOR LINE 'ANGLIA', BUILT 1888 BY D & W HENDERSON & CO. WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 300 NHP. LEFT CALCUTTA, A HIT A SANDBANK WHILST ANCHORING IN JELLINGHAM CHANNEL. VESSEL CAPSIZED & SUNK WITH LOSS OF 15 OF 47 ON BOARD. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the ANGLIA wreck located?

The ANGLIA wreck is located at coordinates 21 53.273 N,88 2.05 E.

How deep is the ANGLIA and where exactly is it located?

The ANGLIA lies at a depth of about 0.9 meters and is located at coordinates 21 53.273 N,88 2.05 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ANGLIA?

The seabed around the ANGLIA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the ANGLIA sink?

The ANGLIA sank on Aug 24, 1892.

When was the wreck of the ANGLIA discovered?

The wreck of the ANGLIA was discovered in 1892.

What country did the ANGLIA belong to?

The ANGLIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ANGLIA?

The ANGLIA had a tonnage of 3287 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANGLIA?

The ANGLIA is classified as a liner.

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