Indian City (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Indian city (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 39.971 N,6 36.119 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.666183
  • Longitude: -6.601983
Wreck Depth 96 m
Water Depth 102 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INDIAN CITY (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 90
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 15
Tonnage 4645
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 12, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Nov 1, 2000

Surveying Details

SUNK 10 MILES S OF SCILLY ISLES. (WW1SL). 5.5.69 5.5.69 WK IN 493936N, 063604W. POSN BY DECCA. (MANIERES BOOK, P.187). NCA. H3943/88 8.11.89 H3943/88 8.11.89 WK EXAM'D IN 493956N, 063604W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS AND HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 96 IN GEN DEPTH 102MTRS. (TH, PILOTAGE & MARINE, HI 465). CHART AS WK 96MTRS. NE 2565.H3943/88 4.12.89 EXAM'D 29.8.89. DCS3 HT 5.5MTRS, LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. NO SCOUR. WK IS TOTALLY COLLAPSED WITH A PORTION DETACHED AND LYING ABT 50MTRS TO THE E. ORIENTATED 015/195DEGS. HIGHEST POINT APPARENTLY AT THE CENTRE. (THPM, HI 465). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 29 WHILE ON PASSAGE GALVESTON TO LE HAVRE. (WW1SL & NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL.13). OWNED BY INSTOW SS CO. LTD.

General Comments

TOTALLY COLLAPSED, DETACHED PORTION 50MTRS TO THE E

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 39.971 N,6 36.119 W
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FAQ

Where is the INDIAN CITY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The INDIAN CITY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 39.971 N,6 36.119 W.

How deep is the INDIAN CITY (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The INDIAN CITY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 96 meters and is located at coordinates 49 39.971 N,6 36.119 W.

How deep is the seabed around the INDIAN CITY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the INDIAN CITY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 102 meters deep.

When did the INDIAN CITY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The INDIAN CITY (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 12, 1915.

When was the wreck of the INDIAN CITY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the INDIAN CITY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the INDIAN CITY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The INDIAN CITY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the INDIAN CITY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The INDIAN CITY (POSSIBLY) was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the INDIAN CITY (POSSIBLY)?

The INDIAN CITY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4645 tons.

What type of wreck is the INDIAN CITY (POSSIBLY)?

The INDIAN CITY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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