Anglo Dane Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Anglo dane Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 6.502 N,1 7.566 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.108367
  • Longitude: -1.126100
Wreck Depth 56 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANGLO DANE
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 66.1 m
Width 8.6 m
Draught 4.8
Sonar Length 20
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 5.7
Orientation 20
Tonnage 808
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 21, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H2334/84 18.12.85 H2334/84 18.12.85 EXAMINED 2.7.85 IN 600632N, 010727W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 56 IN GEN DEPTH 63MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.7MTRS, LENGTH 20MTRS, BEAM 7MTRS. LYING 020/200DEG. (NP 1008, HI 244). BR STD. 9.11.00 9.11.00 EUT POSN: 6006.502N, 0107.566W. NE 3272. 8.10.07 8.10.07 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 6006.525N, 0107.574W, LYING IN GEN DEPTH 68-69MTRS, BOWS N. PROPELLOR STILL IN PLACE. DECKING & UPPER WORKS GONE, HOLDS FILLED WITH COAL DUST AND SLUDGE. GREEN GLASS BEER BOTTLES IN CORNER OF HOLD. WINCH IN PLACE. BOILER DISLODGED SLIGHTLY AS RESULT OF EXPLOSION. BOWS COMPLETELY GONE FORWARD OF BOILER & LIE CLOSE BY IN 68MTRS. CROCKERY RECOVERED BEARING DFDS CREST. SEABED SAND. (SHIPWRECKS OF N SCOTLAND, BAIRD PUB. 2003 & K HEATH, TELECON 8.10.07) NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 8, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1866 BY ANDREW LESLIE & CO, HEBBURN ON TYNE, SOLD TO DFDS, COPENHAGEN IN 1867. RE-BUILT 1874 BY BURMEISTER & WAIN WITH 4 CYLINDER ENGINE. IN CONVOY FROM SOUTH SHIELDS TO ELSINORE, WHEN SHE EITHER STRUCK A MINE OR WAS TORPEDOED BY UC 40. BROKE IN TWO. 1 OF CREW LOST. DRAWING OF VESSEL. (SHIPWRECKS OF N SCOTLAND)

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FAQ

Where is the ANGLO DANE wreck located?

The ANGLO DANE wreck is located at coordinates 60 6.502 N,1 7.566 W.

How deep is the ANGLO DANE and where exactly is it located?

The ANGLO DANE lies at a depth of about 56 meters and is located at coordinates 60 6.502 N,1 7.566 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANGLO DANE?

The seabed around the ANGLO DANE lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the ANGLO DANE sink?

The ANGLO DANE sank on Oct 21, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ANGLO DANE discovered?

The wreck of the ANGLO DANE was discovered in 1980.

What country did the ANGLO DANE belong to?

The ANGLO DANE belonged to DK.

What was the tonnage of the ANGLO DANE?

The ANGLO DANE had a tonnage of 808 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANGLO DANE?

The ANGLO DANE is classified as a steam ship.

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