Hmis Indus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hmis indus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 7.86 N,92 54.49 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.131000
  • Longitude: 92.908167
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMIS INDUS
Type sloop
Flag IN
Length 90.2 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 1190
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 6, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Markers UNLIT BUOY CLOSE SW
Last Amended Date Aug 3, 2015

Surveying Details

H01444/42 28.4.42 ST KEEL UPPERMOST IN 200752N, 925436E, OR 025DEGS 1.25M FROM FAKIR LT.HO,MARKED BY CAN LT BUOY, FL2S CLOSE SW. (F.H.O. EASTERN FLEET). - PFNM 877/42. 22.2.85 SHOWN IN 200752N 925436E, MARKED BY G CON LT BUOY,FL2S ON INDIAN 3019 [1984 EDN]. NCA. 2.5.95 NOW SHOWN AS ST IN 200748N, 9254339E [IND], MARKED BY UNLIT BUOY ON BURMESE 22A [1984 EDN]. NC 1885. SEP 2015/000133085 3.8.15 DELETE ST IN 2007.80N, 9254.62E [IND]. (INDIAN NM 12/103/15). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED & SUNK BY JAPANESE AIRCRAFT AT AKYAB VESSEL WAS BUILT 1934.(DODS)

General Comments

KEEL UPPERMOST

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FAQ

Where is the HMIS INDUS wreck located?

The HMIS INDUS wreck is located at coordinates 20 7.86 N,92 54.49 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMIS INDUS?

The seabed around the HMIS INDUS lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the HMIS INDUS sink?

The HMIS INDUS sank on Apr 6, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMIS INDUS discovered?

The wreck of the HMIS INDUS was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HMIS INDUS belong to?

The HMIS INDUS belonged to IN.

What was the tonnage of the HMIS INDUS?

The HMIS INDUS had a tonnage of 1190 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMIS INDUS?

The HMIS INDUS is classified as a sloop.

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