Daru (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Daru (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 58.195 N,5 56.243 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.969917
  • Longitude: -5.937383
Wreck Depth 88.63 m
Water Depth 96 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DARU (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 108.2 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 113.88
Sonar Width 29
Shadow Height 6.12
Orientation 129
Tonnage 3854
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain,foodstuffs: solid,timber,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 15, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2023

Surveying Details

M016155/41 CONVOY REPORT. POSN 515600N, 055800W. (WW2SL). H0109/45 9.5.45 POSN 515830N, 055600W. (WESTERN APPS LIST). H30 4.2.45 POSN 515830N, 055600W. NSC. L 120FT, H30FT. (AUBD 319/4). 5.3.45 POSN 515842N, 055700W. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. L 350FT, H 72FT. (AUBD 319/4, EG5). 24.4.45 POSN 515900N 055712W. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. L230FT, H 42FT. (AUBD 319/300, EG 31). 29.11.72 INS AS USCPA 35FMS. NE 1410. H5223/76 4.3.77 WK IN 515810N, 055613W [OGB]. LEAST DEPTH 84.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 94.6MTRS. (HMS HERALD, SIGNAL DTD 23.1.77). NCA. H5223/76 14.7.77 EXAM'D 19.1.77 IN 515810N, 055613W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 88.2 IN GEN DEPTH 98MTRS. SCOUR 5MTRS DEEP RUNS NNE. DCS3 HT 14.7MTRS. LIES 300/120 DEG. LENGTH 336FT. LARGE WK. (HMS HERALD. HI 11/77). UPRIGHT WITH SUPERSTRUCTURE INTACT. AMEND TO WK 83MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 1.5.07 WK LOCATED IN 5158.198N, 0556.243W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 95MTRS. LENGTH 95MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS, HT 5MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 130/310 DEGS. INTACT. NO DEBRIS. SCOUR RUNS S FROM BOTH ENDS. AMEND WK 89MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP2018/000274610 13.11.18 EXAM'D 1.6.18 IN 5158.196N, 0556.244W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 88.67MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 95MTRS, LENGTH 114MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HEIGHT 5.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 135/315 DEGS. WRECK IS ALMOST INTACT, SOME SLIGHT SCOURING AT BOW AND STERN. (RV KEARY, INFOMAR, H102). AMEND NDW 88MTRS IN REVISED POSITION. RSDRA2022000162411 27.03.23 EXAM'D BY BDC 06.10.20; WRECK LOCATED IN 515811.7N 055614.6W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 88.63MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 96MTRS. LENGTH 113.88MTRS, WIDTH 44.22MTRS, HT 6.12MTRS, ORIENTATION 129/309DEGS. (GSI SURVEY 2017. AMEND NDW 88.63MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE DUALA FOR LIVERPOOL. CARGO 5152 TONS OF PRODUCE, INCLUDING 1500 TONS COCOA, 3000 TONS PALM KERNELS, 50 BOXES OF COIN (?SILVER). BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, SCOUR RUNS S FROM BOTH ENDS

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FAQ

Where is the DARU (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DARU (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 58.195 N,5 56.243 W.

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

The DARU (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 88.63 meters and is located at coordinates 51 58.195 N,5 56.243 W.

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

The seabed around the DARU (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 96 meters deep.

When did the DARU (POSSIBLY) sink?

The DARU (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 15, 1941.

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

The wreck of the DARU (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the DARU (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The DARU (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DARU (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The DARU (POSSIBLY) was carrying grain,foodstuffs: solid,timber,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the DARU (POSSIBLY)?

The DARU (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3854 tons.

What type of wreck is the DARU (POSSIBLY)?

The DARU (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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