Golconda (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Golconda (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 7.774 N,1 42.329 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.129567
  • Longitude: 1.705483
Wreck Depth 15.06 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GOLCONDA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 128.6 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 101.6
Sonar Width 17.8
Shadow Height 9.1
Orientation 29
Tonnage 5874
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 3, 1916
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Scour Dimensions 162.4,,000.4,022.0
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 5MILES SE BY E OF ALDEBURGH. (WWISL). PLOTS IN 520730N, 014330E. H260/18 INS IN 520600N, 014230E. - FNM 504B (MONTHLY LIST). H3921/20 2.11.20 POSN 520730N, 014300E. (TH). AMEND POSN OF WK AND BUOY. - NM ACTION. H4671/21 29.7.21 AMEND TO WK 9FMS & DELETE BUOY. (TH). - NM ACTION. H4282/26 14.10.26 AMEND TO NDW IN 520730N, 014300E. H4167/59 1.6.60 AMEND TO DW. NC 1543. H3273/61 10.11.61 SWEPT CLEAR AT 48, FOUL AT 50FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50 IN GEN DEPTH 81FT. (HMS SCOTT, 10.8.61). AMEND TO WK 8FMS IN POSN 4C NNW. H3273/61 21.2.62 INS ON 1610. - NM 237/62. 31.7.74 AMEND TO SW 14.6MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. H2917/83 29.3.85 EXAM'D12.12.84 IN 520745N, 014227E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.4 IN GEN DEPTH 24-25MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 25.2MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.5MTRS, LENGTH 426FT (130MTRS), APPROX. LARGE WK, LYING 040/220 DEG. TOO LONG TO BE GRANTLEYHALL. (SOISS, HI 196). NCA. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. H4580/87 24.10.88 AREA OF SCATTERED DEBRIS, POSSIBLY A WK, LOCATED IN 520752N, 014422E [EUR]. (CABLE & WIRELESS, 15.9.88). NCA. 24.10.08 DIVED IN 5207.777N, 0142.25E [WGD]. LARGE WK WHICH STANDS 7MTRS CLEAR OF THE SEABED. MAY HAVE PARTIALLY DISPERSED AS MOST OF THE SUPERSTRUCTURE IS A MASS OF TANGLED METAL. (B HICKINBOTTOM, EMAIL DTD 22.10.08). NCA. SEP 2016/000091759 23.8.17 EXAM'D 12.12.16; IN 5207.774N, 0142.329E [WGD]. LEAST WCD 15.06MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS, LENGTH 101.6MTRS, WIDTH 17.8MTRS, HEIGHT 9.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 029/209 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 162.39MTRS, 0.39MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 022 DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 15MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2017

Circumstances of loss

EX-NULLI SECUNDUS, EX-TRANSPACIFIC. BUILT IN 1887 BY W DOXFORD & SONS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAV CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 627HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MIDDLESBROUGN FOR LONDON & CALCUTTA. 600 TONS GENERAL CARGO. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC-3. NINETEEN CREW LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the GOLCONDA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GOLCONDA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 7.774 N,1 42.329 E.

How deep is the GOLCONDA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GOLCONDA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 15.06 meters and is located at coordinates 52 7.774 N,1 42.329 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GOLCONDA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GOLCONDA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the GOLCONDA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GOLCONDA (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 3, 1916.

When was the wreck of the GOLCONDA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GOLCONDA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the GOLCONDA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GOLCONDA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the GOLCONDA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The GOLCONDA (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GOLCONDA (POSSIBLY)?

The GOLCONDA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 5874 tons.

What type of wreck is the GOLCONDA (POSSIBLY)?

The GOLCONDA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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