Sindia

Shipwreck Sindia
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.

Shipwreck Sindia
Shipwreck Sindia

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