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.
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