Simla Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Simla Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 30.036 N,1 21.085 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.500600
  • Longitude: -1.351417
Water Depth 34 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
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 Shells
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details HH100/351/07 23.8.93 REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN LOCATED IN APPROX 503000N, 012100W [OGB]. (RECEIVER OF WK, DEPT OF TRANSPORT, 5.8.93). NCA YET. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. [SEE ALSO WK 18977]. HH090/962/01 4.12.02 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMENDED DEAD. NCA. SEP 2020/000123102 18.10.21 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY (2021) (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1586). NFA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1854 BY TOD & MCGREGOR. FOUR MASTED AND SHIP RIGGED. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY DEVITT & MOORE, SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH BRITISH SV 'CITY OF LUCKNOW', WHILE ON PASSAGE LONDON FOR AUSTRALIA, OFF THE NEEDLES. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the SIMLA wreck located?

The SIMLA wreck is located at coordinates 50 30.036 N,1 21.085 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SIMLA?

The seabed around the SIMLA lies at approximately 34 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 1993.

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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