Ingkabir (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ingkabir (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 29.59 N,3 33.603 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.493167
  • Longitude: -3.560050
Wreck Depth 90 m
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INGKABIR (PROBABLY)
Type carrier
Flag LR
Length 65.7 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4.1
Orientation 45
Tonnage 607
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 12, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 23.6.70 SANK 275DEGS (T), 34.5M FROM LES HANOIS LIGHT. (LL 200). CHART AS NDW IN 492906N, 033430W. BR STD. H3110/72 10.1.73 EXAM'D AREA TO WSW OF 492906N, 033430W IN REGION OF GOOD BOTTOM CONTACTS. NO WK LOCATED. (HMS HECATE, 1972). DELETED. BR STD. HH100351/04 19.7.91 QUITE LARGE WK LOCATED IN 492933N, 033332W [OGB] USING DECCA. LIES NE/SW. (B R HOSKING). CHART AS USC 90MTRS. BR STD. HH226/400/05 21.12.05 WK USC 90MTRS IN 4929.64N, 03433.51W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 49/24/05). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 12, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1964 BY SCHPS V/H DE GROOT & V VLIET, SLIKKERVEER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA NAV INGKABIR SA. PASSAGE CASABLANCA FOR HOWEDENDYKE, RIVER OUSE. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH EAST GERMAN MV 'RUGEN' IN FOG. ONE MAN LOST, SIX RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the INGKABIR (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The INGKABIR (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 29.59 N,3 33.603 W.

How deep is the INGKABIR (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The INGKABIR (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 90 meters and is located at coordinates 49 29.59 N,3 33.603 W.

How deep is the seabed around the INGKABIR (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the INGKABIR (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the INGKABIR (PROBABLY) sink?

The INGKABIR (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 12, 1970.

When was the wreck of the INGKABIR (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the INGKABIR (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1970.

What country did the INGKABIR (PROBABLY) belong to?

The INGKABIR (PROBABLY) belonged to LR.

What cargo was the INGKABIR (PROBABLY) carrying?

The INGKABIR (PROBABLY) was carrying chemicals,stone.

What was the tonnage of the INGKABIR (PROBABLY)?

The INGKABIR (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 607 tons.

What type of wreck is the INGKABIR (PROBABLY)?

The INGKABIR (PROBABLY) is classified as a carrier.

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