Singla Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Singla Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
22 17.614 N,88 5.547 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 22.293567
- Longitude: 88.092450
|
| Water Depth |
2 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
SINGLA |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Aug 31, 1934
|
| Original Detection Year |
1938 |
| Last Detection Year |
2018 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 30, 2018 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck SINGLA is a verified underwater obstruction located in the Bay of Bengal near the coast of West Bengal, India. The precise wreck position is recorded at coordinates 22 17.614 N, 88 5.547 E. Historical survey data from the UK Hydrographic Office and Indian naval charts classify the SINGLA as a dangerous wreck, originally identified in 1938 with a reported least depth of 8.5 feet. Over decades of hydrographic monitoring, the site has been charted using various surveying standards, including designations as a dangerous wreck (DW) on Admiralty and Indian charts. This maritime obstruction remains a navigational hazard for vessels transiting the approaches to the Hooghly River and the greater Calcutta port region. Mariners are advised that the structural status of the SINGLA may vary due to tidal shifts and sediment movement in the region. The wreck is officially cataloged for maritime safety and archival purposes to ensure accurate electronic navigation chart (ENC) updates for the northern Bay of Bengal.
Surveying Details
H6515/38 22.12.38 DANGER CIRCLE 'WK' IN POSN 221734N, 880543E ON E 5335/1. BR STD. H6515/38 15.6.39 LEAST DEPTH OVER WRECK 8.5FT. (CALCUTTA). CHART AS DW. H895/59 7.12.59 SHOWN AS DW ON K 1995. 30.6.83 SHOWN AS DW IN POSN 221734N, 880540E ON INDIAN 3011 [1977 EDN]. BR STD. 5.12.06 SHOWN IN 2217.562N, 8805.699E [IND] ON BA 135 [EDN DTD 30.1.97](MODIFIED REPRO OF INDIAN 3006 [1993 EDN]).
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22 17.614 N,88 5.547 E
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FAQ
Where is the SINGLA wreck located?
The SINGLA wreck is located at coordinates 22 17.614 N,88 5.547 E.
How deep is the seabed around the SINGLA?
The seabed around the SINGLA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.
When did the SINGLA sink?
The SINGLA sank on Aug 31, 1934.
When was the wreck of the SINGLA discovered?
The wreck of the SINGLA was discovered in 1938.
What type of wreck is the SINGLA?
The SINGLA is classified as a steam ship.