Indus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Indus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 1.717 N,4 3.587 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.028617
  • Longitude: 4.059783
Wreck Depth 10 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INDUS
Type tug
Flag NL
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 20, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Aug 15, 2022

Surveying Details

H02660/45 3.7.45 WK 5FMS LIES 341DEGS, 2.75M FROM NOORDAM LIGHT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) GIVES POSN AS 520147N, 0400336E APPROX. - NM 1655/45. H4763/49 4.10.49 AMEND TO WK 4FMS 4FT. (NETHERLANDS NM 3214/49) - NM 2004/49. H6798/58 13.3.59 SHOWN AS WK 5FMS 3FT ON NETHERLANDS 1202. NE 122. H2660/45 13.3.59 WK WITH G LT BUOY, FL.G. 1.5C NW. (NETHERLANDS NM 202/59). - NM 445/59. H6798/58 14.4.59 SHOWN AS WK 5FMS 3FT ON NETHERLANDS 1202. R/S. H2352/65 17.11.66 SW 10.2MTRS IN 520146N, 040340E. LT BUOY DELETED. (HAGUE NM 2812/66). - NM 1867/66 . 26.6.00 WK 10.1MTRS SHOWN IN 5201.717N, 0403.587E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 122 [1983 EDN]. NC 122. 31.8.00 SHOWN AS WK SW 10.1MTRS IN 5203.050N, 0338.587E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 122 [INT 1472] [1ST EDN AUG'00, CO-PRODUCTION]. NC 122. 25.7.02 SHOWN AS WK SW 10.2MTRS ON NETHERLANDS 2322 [INT 1415] [2ND EDN MAR'02, CO-PRODUCTION, 2ND SCALE]. NE 2322. 20.2.09 SHOWN AS SW 10MTRS [LAT] ON BA 122 [EDN 5 DTD 19.6.08].

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FAQ

Where is the INDUS wreck located?

The INDUS wreck is located at coordinates 52 1.717 N,4 3.587 E.

How deep is the INDUS and where exactly is it located?

The INDUS lies at a depth of about 10 meters and is located at coordinates 52 1.717 N,4 3.587 E.

How deep is the seabed around the INDUS?

The seabed around the INDUS lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the INDUS sink?

The INDUS sank on Nov 20, 1942.

When was the wreck of the INDUS discovered?

The wreck of the INDUS was discovered in 1945.

What country did the INDUS belong to?

The INDUS belonged to NL.

What type of wreck is the INDUS?

The INDUS is classified as a tug.

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