Inkosi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Inkosi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 35.448 N,4 24.885 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.590800
  • Longitude: -4.414750
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INKOSI
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 106.7 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 109
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 15.5
Orientation 117
Tonnage 3661
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 28, 1918
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source other
Surveying Details 9.4.18 9.4.18 LOST ABOUT 6 MILES SW OF BURROW HEAD. (BOT MASTER). 28.3.18 28.3.18 TORPEDOED ABOUT 10 MILES SW OF BURROW HEAD. DRIFTED ABOUT 4 MILES EAST AFTER BEING TORPEDOED. POSN 14 MILES SW BY 1/2 E FROM MULL OF GALLOWAY OR 543500N, 042800W. HH100/351/11 21.2.96 HH100/351/11 21.2.96 WK IN 543531N, 042440W [OGB]. (K HURLEY). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH100/351/13 10.9.98 HH100/351/13 10.9.98 LARGE WK REPORTED IN 543530.5N, 042439.5W [OGB]. POSN FROM DECCA. COULD ONLY BE THE 'INKOSI'. (A CORKILL). HH090/728/01 25.2.99 HH090/728/01 25.2.99 EXAM'D 11.11.98 IN 5435.448N, 0424.885W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.0 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 15.5MTRS. LENGTH 109MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 117/297 DEGS. SIGNIFICANT HULL DAMAGE AND PROBABLE BROKEN KEEL. (NP 1008, HI 728). LIES ON SIDE, BROKEN IN TWO. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. AMEND TO WK 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/728/01 26.5.99 HH090/728/01 26.5.99 EXAM'D 17.3.99. SWEPT CLEAR 35.2, FOUL 35.4MTRS. (NP 1008, HI 728). AMEND TO SW 35MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/16 22.6.00 HH100/351/16 22.6.00 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. ONLY 50% DIVED BUT DUE TO ITS SIZE AND STERN DECK AREA ACCOMMODATION CAN ONLY BE THE INKOSKI. LIES ON STBD SIDE. INTACT IN THE AFTER SECTION. FIRST SIGN OF COLLAPSE IS AROUND THE ENGINE ROOM WHERE THE PORT SIDE OF THE HULL IS OPENED, EITHER BY THE TORPEDO OR BY SALVAGE. FWD SECTION NOT DIVED. (P J MOIR, LTR DTD 22.6.00). NCA. HH100/351/21 12.11.04 HH100/351/21 12.11.04 BELL HAS BEEN RECOVERED IN 2004, CONFIRMING IDENTITY. (D STEAD, LTR DTD 11.04). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY HALL, RUSSEL & CO, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHARENT SS CO LTD, LIVERPOOL. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 483 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR LAMLASH. TORPEDOED BY U96. 3 MEN LOST.(SIBI).

General Comments

ON ITS SIDE. BROKEN IN TWO

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 35.448 N,4 24.885 W
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FAQ

Where is the INKOSI wreck located?

The INKOSI wreck is located at coordinates 54 35.448 N,4 24.885 W.

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

The INKOSI lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 54 35.448 N,4 24.885 W.

How deep is the seabed around the INKOSI?

The seabed around the INKOSI lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the INKOSI sink?

The INKOSI sank on Mar 28, 1918.

When was the wreck of the INKOSI discovered?

The wreck of the INKOSI was discovered in 1918.

What country did the INKOSI belong to?

The INKOSI belonged to GB.

What cargo was the INKOSI carrying?

The INKOSI was carrying general and mixed goods,coal.

What was the tonnage of the INKOSI?

The INKOSI had a tonnage of 3661 tons.

What type of wreck is the INKOSI?

The INKOSI is classified as a steam ship.

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