Daphne Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Daphne ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.009 N,0 3.008 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.533483
  • Longitude: 0.050133
Wreck Depth 2.8 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAPHNE II
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 1970
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 18, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 1999

Surveying Details

H01350/41 H01350/41 1941 POSN GIVEN AS 093.5C FROM HAILE SAND FORT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - PFNM 589/41 & FNM 1640/41. H01350/41 16.7.41 H01350/41 16.7.41 POSN 093.5DEGS, 5.3C FROM HAILE SAND FORT, OR 533200N, 000303E. (CAPT M/S BEAVER I, 6.4.41). - NM 1636/41. H01350/41 2.4.47 H01350/41 2.4.47 DISPERSED TO LEVEL OF SEABED. (WOO GRIMSBY, 1.4.47). H7931/46 13.10.47 H7931/46 H4984/47 13.10.47 POSN 533159N, 000310E, OR 221.5DEGS, 3.63M FROM SPURN LT HO. SWEPT CLEAR AT 2FT, FOUL AT 3FT. SEABED 15FT. SCOUR 21FT. (SCOTT JULY 1947) - NM 2660/47. H4984/41 2.2.52 H4984/41 2.2.52 G CAN BUOY LAID 1.25C DUE N OF WK. (HUMBER CONSERVANCY BOARD). - NM 237/52. H4984/41 7.1.55 H4984/41 7.1.55 LEAST DEPTH 1FM 1FT OVER WK, BUOY REMOVED. (HUMBER CONSERVANCY BOARD WS 353/49). - NM 2892/54. HH252/400/08 20.1.99 HH252/400/08 20.1.99 LOCATED IN 5331.991N, 0003.112E [OGB]. LEAST DEPTH 2.8MTRS FROM 1989 CLOSE SURVEY. (ABP HUMBER, LTR DTD 12.1.99). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY E BOAT. (WW2 SL).

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FAQ

Where is the DAPHNE II wreck located?

The DAPHNE II wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.009 N,0 3.008 E.

How deep is the DAPHNE II and where exactly is it located?

The DAPHNE II lies at a depth of about 2.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 32.009 N,0 3.008 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DAPHNE II?

The seabed around the DAPHNE II lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the DAPHNE II sink?

The DAPHNE II sank on Mar 18, 1941.

When was the wreck of the DAPHNE II discovered?

The wreck of the DAPHNE II was discovered in 1941.

What country did the DAPHNE II belong to?

The DAPHNE II belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the DAPHNE II?

The DAPHNE II had a tonnage of 1970 tons.

What type of wreck is the DAPHNE II?

The DAPHNE II is classified as a steam ship.

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