Dana (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dana (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 51.507 N,0 7.103 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.858450
  • Longitude: 0.118383
Wreck Depth 20.16 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DANA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 78.6 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 84.7
Sonar Width 37
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 10
Tonnage 1621
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 11, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 5, 2023

Surveying Details

H5084/77 20.3.80 EXAM'D 20.11.79 IN 535130N, 000713E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.6 IN GEN DEPTH 23.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.9MTRS, LENGTH 37MTRS. LYING APPROX N/S. PARTIALLY BROKEN UP. (HMS ECHO, HI 64/79). - NM 775/80. H1942/76 9.3.81 SWEPT 30.7.80. CLEAR AT 15.8, FOUL AT 16.3MTRS. SEA CONDITIONS-1.5MTR SWELL. (SOISS, HI 65/80). AMEND TO SW 15MTRS. - NM 655/81. H1285/81/236 18.1.82 DESCRIBED AS SMALL STEAMSHIP, POSSIBLY NOT BRITISH, OF APPROX 1500 TONS GROSS. (E T DORNAN, 9.1.82). H1944/80 26.4.82 EXAM'D 12.6.81 IN 535130N, 000715E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.8 IN GEN DEPTH 22.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 4.7MTRS. VERY BROKEN UP, LYING 010/190 DEGS, WITH BOWS N. SUPERSTRUCTURE AMIDSHIPS. SONAR LENGTH 94MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG HI 12). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. NCA. HH100/351/20 27.8.03 DIVED IN 5351.518N, 0007.096E [WGD]. NO SCOUR. A WELL BROKEN UP SS WITH TWO BOILERS. STERN TO THE S. (B ROBINSON). NCA. 6.5.04 [EUT] POSN: 5351.516N, 0007.112E. NE 121. 15.6.09 KNOWN LOCALLY AS 'GREAT HALL'. THIS WK IS POSSIBLY DANA, THE EVIDENCE BEING: PICTURE OF VESSEL SUPPLIED SHOWING MACHINERY AMIDSHIPS, CIRCUMSTANCES OF LOSS SUPPLIED BY R YOUNG AND DIVE REPORTS. (C RACEY, E-MAIL 12.6.09). AMENDED TO DANA (POSSIBLY). NCA. SEP 2021/000166150 17.9.20 EXAM�D 25.3.21 IN 5351.507N, 0007.103E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.16MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. LENGTH 84.7MTRS, WIDTH 37.0MTRS, HT 4.0MTRS. ORIENTATION 010/190 DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1587). BROKEN UP, WITH 2 BOILERS VISIBLE, BOW TO NORTH. AMEND DW 20.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX- CLIEVEDEN. BUILT IN 1883. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R GOHLE. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, BOWS N, 2 BOILERS VISIBLE

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FAQ

Where is the DANA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DANA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 51.507 N,0 7.103 E.

How deep is the DANA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The DANA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 20.16 meters and is located at coordinates 53 51.507 N,0 7.103 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DANA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the DANA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the DANA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The DANA (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 11, 1917.

When was the wreck of the DANA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DANA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1979.

What country did the DANA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The DANA (POSSIBLY) belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the DANA (POSSIBLY)?

The DANA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1621 tons.

What type of wreck is the DANA (POSSIBLY)?

The DANA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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