Indier Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Indier Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 12 N,27 40 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.200000
  • Longitude: -27.666667
Water Depth 2200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INDIER
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5409
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 3, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source other
Surveying Details 10.2.96 10.2.96 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 700M ESE OF CAPE FAREWELL. (DODS). POSN GIVEN AS 581200N, 274000W. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). POSN GIVEN AS 584000N, 272800W. (LL WW2). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY J PRIESTMAN & CO. LAID DOWN AS 'WAR REDCAP'. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIE MARITIME BELGE (LLOYD ROYAL). TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 517NHP. PASSAGE HALIFAX FOR THE CLYDE. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS, LL WW2, DODS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the INDIER wreck located?

The INDIER wreck is located at coordinates 58 12 N,27 40 W.

How deep is the seabed around the INDIER?

The seabed around the INDIER lies at approximately 2200 meters deep.

When did the INDIER sink?

The INDIER sank on Apr 3, 1941.

When was the wreck of the INDIER discovered?

The wreck of the INDIER was discovered in 1941.

What country did the INDIER belong to?

The INDIER belonged to BE.

What cargo was the INDIER carrying?

The INDIER was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the INDIER?

The INDIER had a tonnage of 5409 tons.

What type of wreck is the INDIER?

The INDIER is classified as a steam ship.

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