Inkosi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Inkosi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 35.006 N,4 28.072 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.583433
  • Longitude: -4.467867
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INKOSI
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 106.7 m
Width 13.2 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 3661
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 28, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 1999

Surveying Details

9.4.18 9.4.18 LOST ABOUT 6 MILES SW OF BURROW HEAD (BOT MASTER). NCA. 28.3.18 28.3.18 TORP 10 MILES SW OF BURROW HEAD DRIFTED ABOUT 4 MILES E AFTER BEING TORPEDOED. POSN APPROX 543500N, 042800W, 14 MILES SE BY E 1/2 E FROM MULL OF GALLOWAY. 10.9.98 10.9.98 AMENDED TO DEAD. SEE [0078 01786]. HH090/728/01 25.2.99 HH090/728/01 25.2.99 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (NP 1008, HI 728). ALREADY DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY HALL, RUSSEL & CO LTD, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHARENT SS CO LTD, LIVERPOOL. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 483 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR LAMLASH BAY & PERNAMBUCO. TORPEDOED BY U-96. THREE MEN LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the INKOSI wreck located?

The INKOSI wreck is located at coordinates 54 35.006 N,4 28.072 W.

How deep is the seabed around the INKOSI?

The seabed around the INKOSI lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the INKOSI sink?

The INKOSI sank on Mar 28, 1918.

When was the wreck of the INKOSI discovered?

The wreck of the INKOSI was discovered in 1918.

What country did the INKOSI belong to?

The INKOSI belonged to GB.

What cargo was the INKOSI carrying?

The INKOSI was carrying general and mixed goods,coal.

What was the tonnage of the INKOSI?

The INKOSI had a tonnage of 3661 tons.

What type of wreck is the INKOSI?

The INKOSI is classified as a steam ship.

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