Simla Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Simla Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 11 N,17 58 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.183333
  • Longitude: -17.966667
Water Depth 850 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SIMLA
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 123.4 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 10.1
Tonnage 6031
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 22, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 8, 2004

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 551100N, 175800W. 7.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). SUNK APPROX 600 MILES W OF INISHTRAHULL. (DODS).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY SIR J LAING & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W WILHELMSEN. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 559NHP. PASSAGE PHILADELPHIA FOR THE TEES. TORPEDOED BY U-100. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the SIMLA wreck located?

The SIMLA wreck is located at coordinates 55 11 N,17 58 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SIMLA?

The seabed around the SIMLA lies at approximately 850 meters deep.

When did the SIMLA sink?

The SIMLA sank on Sep 22, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SIMLA discovered?

The wreck of the SIMLA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the SIMLA belong to?

The SIMLA belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the SIMLA?

The SIMLA had a tonnage of 6031 tons.

What type of wreck is the SIMLA?

The SIMLA is classified as a steam ship.

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