Daily Mail Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Daily mail Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 40.605 N,4 57.902 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.676750
  • Longitude: -4.965033
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAILY MAIL
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 386
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 10, 1931
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2010

Surveying Details

H571/66 26.10.66 WK LIES IN 544036N 045750W. ENGINE SHOWS AT LOW WATER. TONNAGE OF 150 IS APPROX. MAY BE OF INTEREST TO DIVERS. (MR.JESSOP, 1966). NCA. 23.10.67 POSN 544036N, 045749W FOR FILING ONLY. H1288/75 2.9.76 PARTS OF STRUCTURE ABOVE LW. ACTUAL WRECKAGE UNDERWATER IS SUBSTANTIAL AND GENERALLY PROJECTS NO MORE THAN 3FT ABOVE SEABED. NOT OF ANY PARTICULAR INTEREST. (A LAW, LTR DTD 23.9.75). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF STEEL IN 1930. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BOSTON DEEP SEA FISHING & ICE CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ST KILDA FISHING GROUNDS FOR FLEETWOOD. STRANDED IN THICK FOG. CREW ABANDONED TO THE BOAT AND WERE RECOVERED BY SS TRAWLER TRANQUIL. REFLOATED HERSELF AT HW AND DROVE FURTHER IN. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the DAILY MAIL wreck located?

The DAILY MAIL wreck is located at coordinates 54 40.605 N,4 57.902 W.

When did the DAILY MAIL sink?

The DAILY MAIL sank on May 10, 1931.

When was the wreck of the DAILY MAIL discovered?

The wreck of the DAILY MAIL was discovered in 1966.

What country did the DAILY MAIL belong to?

The DAILY MAIL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the DAILY MAIL?

The DAILY MAIL had a tonnage of 386 tons.

What type of wreck is the DAILY MAIL?

The DAILY MAIL is classified as a trawler.

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