Inger (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Inger (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 39.778 N,0 11.337 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.662967
  • Longitude: 0.188950
Wreck Depth 22.85 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INGER (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 75.3 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 109
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 140
Tonnage 1707
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 31, 1930
Bottom Texture 4,17
Scour Dimensions 015,,000.6,315
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details SANK 7M SW OF BEACHY HEAD. (DODS). POSN 7M S OF BEACHY HEAD. (TH, L.2003/1930). H4959/73 28.10.74 WK, LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.8MTRS, IN 503943N, 001127E [OGB]. (HMS BEAGLE, SIG DTD 21.10.74). NCA - AWAIT FULL SURVEY DETAILS. NAVEAM 355/74(B) ISSUED.H2979/74 12.12.74 LOCATED USING DECCA. LIES N X E/S X W. STANDS 20FT HIGH. APPEARS TO BE UPSIDE DOWN. ABOUT 1500 TONS. LARGE DAMAGED AREA ON PORT SIDE NEAR STERN. CAST IRON PROPELLER. VISIBILITY POOR. (E GILES). H4959/73 6.5.75 EXAM'D 6.10.74 IN 503943N, 001127E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.6 IN GEN DEPTHS 28-29MTRS. NO SCOUR. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). CHART AS WK 22.6MTRS [12FMS 2FT]. - NM 1531/75. H4242/75 25.5.76 DISCREPANCY NOTED IN POSN ON H525. SHOWN IN 503944.5N, 001125.5E ON FAIR SHEET. NCA YET - AWAIT HMS ECHO'S HI 41/76 REPORT. H4121/76 24.8.76 EXAM'D 29.4.76. HMS BEAGLE'S FAIR SHEET POSITION CONFIRMED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.6 IN GEN DEPTH 29.8MTRS. DCS3 LENGTH 125MTRS. LIES 140/320DEGS. ACCEPT E/S DEPTH - IN VIEW OF E GILES'S REPORT. (HMS ECHO, HI 41/76). AMEND TO WK 19.6MTRS [10FMS 4FT] IN 503944.5N, 001125.5E [OGB]. BR STD. H1310/84/32 6.9.84 DIVED ON 1984. LIES ACROSS TIDE WITH STERN N AND COMPLETELY UPSIDE DOWN. STERN HALF UP TO AND INCLUDING ENGINE ROOM INTACT. FOR'D SECTION HAS COLLAPSED WITH EXCEPTION OF BOW AND CHAIN LOCKER. HIGHEST PART STANDS 8MTRS APPROX. (T W BENNETTO, 4.9.84). NCA. 18.9.85 MUCH FISH - CONGERS WEIGHING 45 TO 60LBS HAVE BEEN TAKEN FROM THIS WK. (MR HENRY, TELECON 18.9.85). HH100/351/05 13.5.92 WK OF COASTER LOCATED USING DECCA. (C MARTIN, 13.4.92). SEP 2015/000083466 5.2.16 EXAM'D 16.07.15 IN 5039.778N, 0011.337E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.85MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28.87MTRS. LENGTH 109MTRS, HT 6MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS, SCOUR LENGTH 15MTRS TOWARDS 315, SCOUR DEPTH 0.6MTRS. BROKEN UP WK, PARTIALLY BURIED, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1477). AMEND DW 22.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 5, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1929 BY HELSINGBORGS VARFS & SVETSNINGS AKTIEB. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY A/B TRANSMARIN. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR SUNDSVALL. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH ITALIAN SS 'LITERNO' 7M SW OF BEACHY HEAD. (DODS).

General Comments

BOWS NNW, INVERTED, FWD SECTION LARGELY COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 39.778 N,0 11.337 E
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FAQ

Where is the INGER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The INGER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 39.778 N,0 11.337 E.

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

The INGER (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 22.85 meters and is located at coordinates 50 39.778 N,0 11.337 E.

How deep is the seabed around the INGER (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the INGER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the INGER (POSSIBLY) sink?

The INGER (POSSIBLY) sank on May 31, 1930.

When was the wreck of the INGER (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the INGER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1974.

What country did the INGER (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The INGER (POSSIBLY) belonged to SE.

What cargo was the INGER (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The INGER (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the INGER (POSSIBLY)?

The INGER (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1707 tons.

What type of wreck is the INGER (POSSIBLY)?

The INGER (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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