City Of Simla Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
City of simla Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 56.166 N,8 9.891 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.936100
  • Longitude: -8.164850
Wreck Depth 150 m
Water Depth 175 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITY OF SIMLA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 145.4 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 12.2
Sonar Length 107
Sonar Width 29
Shadow Height 20.4
Orientation 135
Tonnage 10138
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 21, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Apr 16, 2008

Surveying Details

H01001/40 H01001/40 SUNK IN POSN 555500N, 082000W. (TRADE DIV REPORT). H095/39 5.2.41 H095/39 POSN 555700N, 081900W BUT 555500N, 082000W ACCEPTED. (C IN C W APPRS, 5.2.41). H1768/67 6.9.67 H1768/67 6.9.67 INS AS NDWPA. NC 2723. H3740/69 9.7.69 H3740/69 9.7.69 55 FEET HIGH IN 575FT. A VERY GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN ALL DIRECTIONS. LYING UPSIDE DOWN WITH STERN BLOWN OFF. (RISDON BEAZLEY 4.7.69). H7723/68 6.3.69 H7723/68 6.3.69 LOCATED IN 555612N, 080956W [OGB] USING LAMBDA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 521FT IN GEN DEPTH 569FT. SCOUR 574FT. EXCELLENT ALL-ROUND SONAR CONTACT. (HMS HYDRA, K5483/10). INS AS 86FMS OR WK 156MTRS BR STD. H7723/68 6.3.69 H7723/68 6.3.69 AMEND TO WK 87FMS. BR STD. 17.7.70 17.7.70 AMEND TO WK 86FMS. LC F6622 6.9.82 6.9.82 AMEND WK PA 156MTRS TO WK 156MTRS. NE 2723. 16.4.07 16.4.07 LOCATED IN 5556.166N, 0809.891W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 175MTRS. LENGTH 107MTRS, WIDTH 29MTRS, HT 20.4MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 135/315 DEGS. INTACT. AMEND WK 153MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 16.4.08 16.4.08 SHOWN WITH LEAST DEPTH 150MTRS IN DIGITAL BATHY DATA FOR INSS SURVEY 1999-2005. AMEND WK 150MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921 BY W GREY & CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN LINES. QUADRUPLE TURBINES FOR 13.5 KNOTS. PASSAGE LONDON FOR CAPE TOWN & BOMBAY. TORPEDOED BY U-138 AND SANK A DAY LATER. OF 183 CREW AND 167 PASSENGERS ONLY 3 LIVES WERE LOST.

General Comments

INTACT, INVERTED, STERN MISSING

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 56.166 N,8 9.891 W
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FAQ

Where is the CITY OF SIMLA wreck located?

The CITY OF SIMLA wreck is located at coordinates 55 56.166 N,8 9.891 W.

How deep is the CITY OF SIMLA and where exactly is it located?

The CITY OF SIMLA lies at a depth of about 150 meters and is located at coordinates 55 56.166 N,8 9.891 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF SIMLA?

The seabed around the CITY OF SIMLA lies at approximately 175 meters deep.

When did the CITY OF SIMLA sink?

The CITY OF SIMLA sank on Sep 21, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CITY OF SIMLA discovered?

The wreck of the CITY OF SIMLA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the CITY OF SIMLA belong to?

The CITY OF SIMLA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CITY OF SIMLA carrying?

The CITY OF SIMLA was carrying general and mixed goods,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the CITY OF SIMLA?

The CITY OF SIMLA had a tonnage of 10138 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITY OF SIMLA?

The CITY OF SIMLA is classified as a steam ship.

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