Christiana Davis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Christiana davis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 7.02 N,6 3.06 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.117000
  • Longitude: -6.051000
Water Depth 86 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHRISTIANA DAVIS
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 86
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 29, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

??.5.18 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 6M SE OF TUSKAR RK. (IDSA MASTER, M21982). INS ON BA CHARTS. 7.5.18 7.5.18 POSN GIVEN AS 6M SE OF TUSKAR RK. (MASTER BOT, M22894). 5.5.18 5.5.18 POSN 520700N, 060300W APPROX, 8M SE BY S OF TUSKAR. (AP KINGSTOWN, M09555). AMENDED TO NDWPA. BA 1825B. H3058/53 13.9.67 H3058/53 13.9.67 DELETED NDWPA. BR STD. H3140/69 16.5.77 H3140/69 16.5.77 NOT FOUND DURING MAIN AREA SEARCH. (HMS FAWN HI 55/76). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR DUNCANNON. CAPTURED BY UB-105. CREW FORCED TO ABANDON AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE & SII).

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FAQ

Where is the CHRISTIANA DAVIS wreck located?

The CHRISTIANA DAVIS wreck is located at coordinates 52 7.02 N,6 3.06 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHRISTIANA DAVIS?

The seabed around the CHRISTIANA DAVIS lies at approximately 86 meters deep.

When did the CHRISTIANA DAVIS sink?

The CHRISTIANA DAVIS sank on Apr 29, 1918.

When was the wreck of the CHRISTIANA DAVIS discovered?

The wreck of the CHRISTIANA DAVIS was discovered in 1918.

What country did the CHRISTIANA DAVIS belong to?

The CHRISTIANA DAVIS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CHRISTIANA DAVIS carrying?

The CHRISTIANA DAVIS was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CHRISTIANA DAVIS?

The CHRISTIANA DAVIS had a tonnage of 86 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHRISTIANA DAVIS?

The CHRISTIANA DAVIS is classified as a sailing vessel.

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