Sirdhana Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sirdhana Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 14.683 N,103 52.634 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.244717
  • Longitude: 103.877233
Wreck Depth 10.8 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SIRDHANA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 132.9 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 10
Orientation 67
Tonnage 7745
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 13, 1939
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source other
Markers G CONL LT BUOY, FL(2)G.10S, 'SIRDHANA' CLOSE E
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2023
Limits

Surveying Details

H4350/45 11.9.45 DW IN 011441N, 1035239E. (CINC E.I). - NM 2776/45. H5333/45 13.11.45 W CONL BUOY ESTABLISHED CLOSE N OF WK. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 3624/45. H4350/45 6.6.46 AMEND TO WK 6FT MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, FL.G.2S, 0.5C SW. (PSA NM 9/46). - NM 1860/46. H4350/45 17.8.46 POSN OF BUOY AMENDED TO 113DEGS, 7.8C FROM OUTER SHOAL LT. (CINC E.I WC 363). - NM 2877/46. H3713/54 [NO DATE] WK IN 011442N, 1035236E HAS BEEN REMOVED. (SINGAPORE NM 3/55) NCA YET. H4350/45 6.3.61 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (PSA NMS 8/52, 2/58, 4/59, 4/60 & 4/61). NCA. H3465/60 29.11.61 LEAST DEPTH 37FT, NOT SWEPT. (HMS DAMPIER HN 4/61). NCA, AWAIT FURTHER INFO. H3676/65 3.2.66 SWEPT TO LEAST DEPTH 25FT IN 011441N, 1035245E. (HMS DAMPIER 1965). - NM 2281/65. H3678/65 3.2.66 WK SW 4FMS 1FT, 111DEGS, 0.93M FROM OUTER SHOAL LT, MARKED BY G SPH LT BUOY, FL.G.2S. (SS 'LANGKOEAS' HN) BR STD & LATER - NM 833/68. H2159/66 29.3.72 BUOY AMENDED TO G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(2)10S. (SINGAPORE NM 7/72). - NM 543/72. 22.2.96 SHOWN AS WK 11MTRS IN 011441N, 1035244E WITH DANGER LINE EXTENDING 70MTRS WSW AND 50MTRS ENE MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FL(2)G.10S, CLOSE E ON SINGAPORE 103 [AUG 1995 EDN]. BR STD. 18.2.99 SHOWN IN 0114.683N, 10352.633E [WGD] ON SINGAPORE 103 [NOV '98 EDN]. NC 783. 13.11.00 SHOWN AS WK 12.5MTRS IN 0114.682N, 10352.640E [WGD] ON SINGAPORE 103 [NOV '00 EDN]. NE 783. HH521/405/06 16.8.02 NOW WK 12MTRS. (SINGAPORE DB NM 36/02). - NM 3731/02. HH521/405/07 19.4.04 NOW WK 10.2MTRS IN 0114.683N, 10352.638E [WGD]. (MPA, SINGAPORE E-MAIL DTD 14.4.04 & SINGAPORE DB NM 21/04). - NM 2541/04. 12.6.04 SHOWN AS DWP 10.2MTRS, AN IRREGULAR SHAPED AREA 100 X 65MTRS MAX, WITH LEAST DEPTH 10.2MTRS, MARKED BY BUOY ON SINGAPORE 4037 [JUL '04 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 4037. 25.11.08 SEP 2008/000085233 25.11.08 SHOWN AS WK 10.7MTRS WITH BUOY CLOSE E ON SINGAPORE 502 [4TH EDN SEP '08, 1:50,000, 3RD SCALE]. NCA. 18.6.09 SHOWN AS DWP 10.7MTRS, WITH BUOY ON SINGAPORE DB 4037 [5TH EDN MAY '09, 1:10,000]. NE 4037. 9.9.09 NOW WK 10.2MTRS. (SINGAPORE NM 9/88/09). - NM 5330/09.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1925 BY SWAN HUNTHER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 801NHP. STRUCK A MINE WHILE LEAVING SINGAPORE. SANK WITHIN 20 MINUTES. 20 MEN LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the SIRDHANA wreck located?

The SIRDHANA wreck is located at coordinates 1 14.683 N,103 52.634 E.

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

The SIRDHANA lies at a depth of about 10.8 meters and is located at coordinates 1 14.683 N,103 52.634 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SIRDHANA?

The seabed around the SIRDHANA lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the SIRDHANA sink?

The SIRDHANA sank on Nov 13, 1939.

When was the wreck of the SIRDHANA discovered?

The wreck of the SIRDHANA was discovered in 1939.

What country did the SIRDHANA belong to?

The SIRDHANA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SIRDHANA?

The SIRDHANA had a tonnage of 7745 tons.

What type of wreck is the SIRDHANA?

The SIRDHANA is classified as a steam ship.

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