New Jersey Scuba Diving

Type:

shipwreck, sailing ship, USA

Built:

1887, Ireland

Specs:

( 329 x 45 ft ) 3068 gross tons, 34 crew

Sunk:

Sunday December 15, 1901
ran aground in storm - no casualties

Depth:

0-5 ft depending on the tide

The bark Sindia is not a scuba diving wreck, since it lies under 10-20 ft of sand. It is, however, of historic interest, since she was carrying a treasure in far-eastern porcelain and artworks, much of which is still thought to be buried inside her steel hull, waiting to be dug out.