Dagana Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dagana Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 20.078 N,0 7.135 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.334633
  • Longitude: 0.118917
Wreck Depth 41 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAGANA
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Sonar Length 23
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 2
Tonnage 23
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 22, 1979
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H3051/75 13.9.79 SANK IN 502000N, 001000E APPROX. (DIFRAP 3504 & COORD NAVAREA II TELEX). INS AS NDW PA. BR STD. 22.9.81 SHOWN AS NDW ON FR 6824 (1981 EDN). NCA. 3.5.91 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA ON FR CHARTS. AMEND TO USC PA 20MTRS. NE 2450. 24.7.92 POSN ACCURACY 1M. USC 20MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS NO.21600103). 15.8.97 LOCATED IN 502003.5N, 000709E [WGD] USING GPS. CONFIRMED AS 'SAGANA'. LETTERS FC 01 OR FC 0J NOTED ON BRIDGE ROOF. LYING ON PORT SIDE, VIRTUALLY INTACT, BUT BOW SECTION MISSING. HEIGHT ABOUT 9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH BY DIVE COMPUTER OF 44MTRS AT LW. LIES NW/SE WITH FISHING GEAR OUT. LOOKS AT THOUGH IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. ALL BRIDGE FITTINGS INTACT. (S JOHNSON, TELECON 15.8.97). AMEND TO USC 30MTRS IN 502001N, 000714.5E [OGB]. - NM 3538/97. 21.1.14 EXAM'D 6.10.13 IN 5020.078N, 0007.135E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 41.40 IN GEN DEPTH 43.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 23MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 7MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN TWO PARTS. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1416). AMEND WK 41MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 21, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER TAKING IN WATER. ?HAD BEEN INVOLVED IN A COLLISION.

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, FISHING GEAR DEPLOYED AT SINKING

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FAQ

Where is the DAGANA wreck located?

The DAGANA wreck is located at coordinates 50 20.078 N,0 7.135 E.

How deep is the DAGANA and where exactly is it located?

The DAGANA lies at a depth of about 41 meters and is located at coordinates 50 20.078 N,0 7.135 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DAGANA?

The seabed around the DAGANA lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the DAGANA sink?

The DAGANA sank on Aug 22, 1979.

When was the wreck of the DAGANA discovered?

The wreck of the DAGANA was discovered in 1979.

What country did the DAGANA belong to?

The DAGANA belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the DAGANA?

The DAGANA had a tonnage of 23 tons.

What type of wreck is the DAGANA?

The DAGANA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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