Indian Navigator (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Indian navigator (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 21.307 N,5 57.823 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.355117
  • Longitude: -5.963717
Wreck Depth 100 m
Water Depth 129 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INDIAN NAVIGATOR (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag IN
Sonar Length 102
Orientation 160
Tonnage 7660
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 3, 1961
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2019

Surveying Details

H401/61 12.1.61 SANK IN 482500N, 055700W APPROX. (LL, 4.1.61). INSERT AS NDW PA IN 482500N, 055700W. BR STD. 6.5.69 NDW REPD USING DECCA. (MANIERES BOOK, P.218). NCA. H3054/80 10.4.80 WK LOCATED IN 482122N, 055744W, LOCATED JULY 1978, 102MTRS LONG. LYING 160/340DEGS. SONAR HT NOT OBTAINED. GEN DEPTH 129MTRS. (UK-SPAIN NO.3 CABLE ROUTE, SURVEY REPORT). AMEND TO NDW IN 482122N, 055744W. BR STD. 20.1.87 SHOWN AS WK USC 100MTRS ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS, NO.14585114. NC 2643. SEP 2009/000084718 20.1.10 SHOWN IN 4821.307N, 0557.823W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [INT 1800] [3RD EDN 2006 CORRECT TO 25-37-09, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

4.1.61 CAUGHT FIRE FOLLOWING EXPLOSION IN NO.4 HOLD, WHILE ON PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR CALCUTTA. ABANDONED BY CREW AND WAS REBOARDED 3 DAYS LATER BY SALVAGE PARTY OF 13 MEN, LATER SANK. (LL, 4.1.61).

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FAQ

Where is the INDIAN NAVIGATOR (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The INDIAN NAVIGATOR (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 48 21.307 N,5 57.823 W.

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

The INDIAN NAVIGATOR (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 100 meters and is located at coordinates 48 21.307 N,5 57.823 W.

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

The seabed around the INDIAN NAVIGATOR (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 129 meters deep.

When did the INDIAN NAVIGATOR (POSSIBLY) sink?

The INDIAN NAVIGATOR (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 3, 1961.

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

The wreck of the INDIAN NAVIGATOR (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1961.

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

The INDIAN NAVIGATOR (POSSIBLY) belonged to IN.

What cargo was the INDIAN NAVIGATOR (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The INDIAN NAVIGATOR (POSSIBLY) was carrying chemicals.

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

The INDIAN NAVIGATOR (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 7660 tons.

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

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

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