Ganges Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Ganges Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
55 59.96 N,4 59.91 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| 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 |
| 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. |
| Last Amended Date | Apr 22, 2016 |
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).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
55 59.96 N,4 59.91 E
Ganges on Wreck Map
Ganges Wreck on Google Map
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