Dansted Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dansted Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 33.976 N,5 52.102 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.566267
  • Longitude: -5.868367
Wreck Depth 90 m
Water Depth 112 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DANSTED
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Tonnage 1492
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1916
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2021

Surveying Details

26.11.79 SHOWN AS NDW IN 483400N, 055200W [EUR] ON FRENCH 4735. NOT LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS. H1271/80 9.6.80 INS AS NDW IN 483400N, 055200W. BR STD. 24.2.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 90MTRS ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN], FRENCH 6689 [1986 EDN] & FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14585131. NC 2644. 3.3.09 3.3.09 SHOWN IN 4833.940N, 0552.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647. SEP 2009000084718 26.11.09 SHOWN IN 4833.976N, 0552.102W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [INT 1800] [3RD EDN 2006 CORRECT TO 25-37-09, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY BOMBS FROM A GERMAN SUBMARINE 30M W BY N OF USHANT WHILST ON PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR ST NAZAIRE. (NAVAL STAFFS MONOGRAPHS VOL 17).

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FAQ

Where is the DANSTED wreck located?

The DANSTED wreck is located at coordinates 48 33.976 N,5 52.102 W.

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

The DANSTED lies at a depth of about 90 meters and is located at coordinates 48 33.976 N,5 52.102 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DANSTED?

The seabed around the DANSTED lies at approximately 112 meters deep.

When did the DANSTED sink?

The DANSTED sank on Nov 23, 1916.

When was the wreck of the DANSTED discovered?

The wreck of the DANSTED was discovered in 1979.

What country did the DANSTED belong to?

The DANSTED belonged to DK.

What cargo was the DANSTED carrying?

The DANSTED was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the DANSTED?

The DANSTED had a tonnage of 1492 tons.

What type of wreck is the DANSTED?

The DANSTED is classified as a steam ship.

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