Zinnia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Zinnia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 6.4 N,77 33.94 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.106667
  • Longitude: 77.565667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ZINNIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 105.2 m
Width 14 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 3642
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 29, 1912
Original Detection Year 1923
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H6618/23 26.9.23 WK, STERN VISIBLE ABOVE HW, LIES 111DEGS, 0.5M FROM MASONARY OBELISK 25FT HIGH. (BOMBAY NM 67/M/1923). INS ST IN 080650N, 773400E. - NM 1527/23. H726/65 24.2.65 WK IN 080629N, 773354E. (DEHRA DUN NM 34/65). - NM 388/65. 22.7.81 ST SHOWN IN 080618N, 773400E [IND] ON INDIAN 261. NE 1566.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2019

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1900, WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE OFF CAPE COROMIN, WHILE ON PASSAGE CALCUTTA FOR KARACHI. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY JOSEPH ROBINSON & SONS. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ZINNIA wreck located?

The ZINNIA wreck is located at coordinates 8 6.4 N,77 33.94 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ZINNIA?

The seabed around the ZINNIA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ZINNIA sink?

The ZINNIA sank on Mar 29, 1912.

When was the wreck of the ZINNIA discovered?

The wreck of the ZINNIA was discovered in 1923.

What country did the ZINNIA belong to?

The ZINNIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ZINNIA carrying?

The ZINNIA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ZINNIA?

The ZINNIA had a tonnage of 3642 tons.

What type of wreck is the ZINNIA?

The ZINNIA is classified as a steam ship.

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