Where is the GANGES wreck located?

The GANGES wreck is located at coordinates 55 59.96 N,4 59.91 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GANGES?

The seabed around the GANGES lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the GANGES sink?

The GANGES sank on Dec 6, 1863.

When was the wreck of the GANGES discovered?

The wreck of the GANGES was discovered in 1979.

Ganges Wreck

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ganges Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	55 59.96 N,4 59.91 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 55.999333 Longitude: 4.998500
Water Depth	42 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Mean Low Water Springs
Name	GANGES
Flag	GB
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Dec 6, 1863
Original Detection Year	1979
Last Detection Year	2016
Original Source	merchant ship
Last Amended Date	Apr 22, 2016

Surveying Details

H1281/79/80 5.6.79 BECAME WATERLOGGED AND SANK IN 560000N, 050000E. (CAPT D R ARTHUR RA). TOO VAGUE TO CHART. NCA. SEP 2016/000072600 13.4.16 NOT SHOWN ON DENMARK 93[ED 8 CORR TO 26/02/16].AMEND TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

SOUTH SHIELDS REGISTERED SHIP, BECAME WATERLOGGED AND SANK. MASTER & 9 CREW RESCUED BY PRUSSIAN SHIP EMMA LOUISE AND LANDED AT MAIZA. (CAPT D R ARTHUR RA).

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