Sarah Sands Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sarah sands Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
10 3 N,73 43 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.050000
  • Longitude: 73.716667
Water Depth 1500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SARAH SANDS
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 67.1 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1250
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 7, 1869
Original Detection Year 1869
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H1285/74/178 16.4.74 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 100400N 733715E APPROX - KALPERI ISLAND. (LT CDR. J H MC GIVERING RNR, LTR DTD 11.7.74). NCA. H1287/76/267 10.8.76 ACCOUNT OF SINKING GIVEN. (LT CDR J H MC GIVERING RNR). NCA. H1310/76/421 21.12.76 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 100300N, 734300E APPROX TOGETHER WITH MORE REPORTS. (LT CDR MCGIVERING RNR). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1845. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR BOMBAY. WAS WRECKED ON THE LACCADIVE ISLANDS. (DODS & LT CDR J H MCGIVERING).

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FAQ

Where is the SARAH SANDS wreck located?

The SARAH SANDS wreck is located at coordinates 10 3 N,73 43 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SARAH SANDS?

The seabed around the SARAH SANDS lies at approximately 1500 meters deep.

When did the SARAH SANDS sink?

The SARAH SANDS sank on Apr 7, 1869.

When was the wreck of the SARAH SANDS discovered?

The wreck of the SARAH SANDS was discovered in 1869.

What country did the SARAH SANDS belong to?

The SARAH SANDS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SARAH SANDS carrying?

The SARAH SANDS was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SARAH SANDS?

The SARAH SANDS had a tonnage of 1250 tons.

What type of wreck is the SARAH SANDS?

The SARAH SANDS is classified as a sailing vessel.