Sarah Sands Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Sarah sands Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
10 3 N,73 43 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| 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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- Island Star Wreck 110082.6 M