Simla Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Simla Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 29.956 N,1 21.557 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.499267
  • Longitude: -1.359283
Wreck Depth 32.05 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SIMLA
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 100.6 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 112
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 4.1
Orientation 167
Tonnage 2288
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 1884
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H6886/55 15.12.55 WK LOCATED IN 502956N, 012127W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16 IN GEN DEPTH 19FMS. FAIR SONAR RESPONSE. SEABED GRAVEL AND SHELL. (HMS SCOTT, 31.10.55). AMEND TO WK 16FMS [29MTRS] IN REVISED POSN. H1307/60 13.12.72 EXAM'D IN 502955N, 012130W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 33.9 IN GEN DEPTH 37.7MTRS. (FSL WATERWITCH, H525 3/72 22.11.72). DECCA POSN IN SOME DOUBT. AMEND TO WK 33MTRS IN CHARTED POSN. H2555/74 19.3.74 EXAM'D IN 502957N, 012128W [OGB] USING HSA. DECCA USED. DRIFT SWEPT, CLEAR AT 30MTRS. NOT FOULED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 38MTRS. LIES APPROX 340/160DEGS. LENGTH ABOUT 340FT. SONAR RESPONSE POOR FROM E AND W. (SCES). AMEND TO SW 30MTRS. NC 2045 & NC 2450. HH090/962/01 4.12.02 EXAM'D 1.8.02 IN 5029.983N, 0121.567W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 31.2, FOUL 31.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.3 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 107MTRS, WIDTH 32MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.3MTRS. LIES 170/350 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN WK. M WOODWARD HAS IDENTIFIED THIS AS SIMLA. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMEND TO SW 31MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2020/000123102 4.10.21 EXAM�D 8.10.20 IN 5029.956N, 0121.557W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.05TRS IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. LENGTH 112MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS, HT 4.1MTRS. ORIENTATION 167/347 DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1586). AMEND NDW 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1854 BY TOD & MCGREGOR. FOUR MASTED AND SHIP RIGGED. ORIGINALLY OWNED BY P & O AS A SS. IN 1878 MACHINERY WAS REMOVED AND WAS SOLD TO DEVITT & MOORE WHO OWNED HER AT TIME TIME OF LOSS. PASSAGE LONDON FOR SYDNEY. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH BRITISH SV CITY OF LUCKNOW. (D C WENDES & DODS).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN AND COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the SIMLA wreck located?

The SIMLA wreck is located at coordinates 50 29.956 N,1 21.557 W.

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

The SIMLA lies at a depth of about 32.05 meters and is located at coordinates 50 29.956 N,1 21.557 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SIMLA?

The seabed around the SIMLA lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the SIMLA sink?

The SIMLA sank on Jan 25, 1884.

When was the wreck of the SIMLA discovered?

The wreck of the SIMLA was discovered in 1955.

What country did the SIMLA belong to?

The SIMLA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SIMLA carrying?

The SIMLA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SIMLA?

The SIMLA had a tonnage of 2288 tons.

What type of wreck is the SIMLA?

The SIMLA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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