Shillong Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Shillong Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 16.492 N,33 13.808 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.274867
  • Longitude: 33.230133
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHILLONG
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 159.1 m
Width 20.4 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 8934
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 22, 1957
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H5828/57 27.11.57 POSN FIXED BY HMS LOCH LOMOND IN 281642N, 331336E. HOLED ON PORT SIDE & BELEIVED TO BE LYING ON SIDE. (C IN C, E.I, SIGNAL DTD 24.10.57). CHART AS DW. - NM 2825/57. H5828/57 27.11.57 POSN GIVEN AS 281536N, 331600E. (EGYPTIAN NM 4/57). NCA. H5828/57 14.4.59 POSN GIVEN AS 281526N, 331600E. (US NM 397/59). NCA. H5828/57 3.12.59 LT BUOY, FL.G.5S OBSERVED MARKING WK. POSN CONFIRMED BY RANGES & BRGS FROM RAS GHARIB LT. (HMS FISKERTON, HN). NCA. H5828/57 8.10.64 SEARCHED FOR BY SONAR TYPE 128 & 162 & E/S TYPE 771 BUT NOT FOUND. WEATHER POOR BUT A/S WORKING WELL. (HMS OWEN, 29.4.64 [K4272]). NCA. H942/61 6.7.65 SONAR CONTACT WAS GAINED IN VICINITY OF POSN OF WK BUT NO ACCURATE FIX OR DEFINITE WK IDENTIFICATION. NO WK BUOY SIGHTED OR CONTACT ON RADAR. (HMS EURYALUS, HN DTD 1.6.65). NCA. HH476/410/05 15.3.95 [WGD] POSN: 281629.5N, 331348.5. NC 333.
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1949 BY VICKERS ARMSTRONG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PENINSULAR & ORENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO. PASSAGE LONDON FOR TSINGATAO VIA HAMBRURG. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH 'PURFINA CONGO' ABOUT 190M S OF SUEZ. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the SHILLONG wreck located?

The SHILLONG wreck is located at coordinates 28 16.492 N,33 13.808 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SHILLONG?

The seabed around the SHILLONG lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the SHILLONG sink?

The SHILLONG sank on Oct 22, 1957.

When was the wreck of the SHILLONG discovered?

The wreck of the SHILLONG was discovered in 1957.

What country did the SHILLONG belong to?

The SHILLONG belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SHILLONG carrying?

The SHILLONG was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SHILLONG?

The SHILLONG had a tonnage of 8934 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHILLONG?

The SHILLONG is classified as a steam ship.

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