Dasman Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dasman Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 7.075 N,37 20.497 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.117917
  • Longitude: 37.341617
Wreck Depth 2.2 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DASMAN
Type ferry
Flag PA
Length 82.9 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 3.4
Orientation 69
Tonnage 1359
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 7, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 1997

Surveying Details

H5198/70 7.12.70 H5198/70 7.12.70 LYING ON PORT SIDE WITH A MINIMUM 6FT OVER HER. MOORED WITH 2 ANCHORS AHEAD & TO BOLLARDS ASHORE ASTERN, IN 190708N, 370226E. (PORT MANAGER, SUDAN RAILWAY, 16.11.70). CHART AS DWP. BR STD. H3566/69 5.3.71 H3566/69 5.3.71 NOT VISIBLE 15.2.71. POSN MARKED WITH BLACK BUOY. (NAVAL ATTACHE CAIRO). NCA. H3566/69 23.3.71 H3566/69 23.3.71 MOST UNLIKELY TO BE SALVED AS SHE WAS OLD & NOT MUCH USE, & OWNERS WERE HAPPY TO SEE HER SINK. SUDANESE DO NOT POSSESS ADEQUATE GEAR. (NAVAL ATTACHE CAIRO, 17.3.71). NCA. H5198/70 27.4.72 H5198/70 27.4.72 STERN 018DEG, 1020FT, BOWS 024DEG, 1250FT FROM CHIMNEY (105) CONSPIC. (NAVAL ATTACHE, CAIRO). - NM 861/72. H5198/70 1.12.80 H5198/70 1.12.80 EXAMINED 8.3.82 IN 190704.8N, 372030E, USING TRISPONDER & LEAD LINE. LEAST DEPTH 2.2MTRS IN 14MTRS. MEASURED LENGTH BETWEEN EXTREMITIES 99.4MTRS. (HMS HERALD). NCA YET. 5.8.85 5.8.85 E END IN 190704.8N, 372030E, W END IN 190704N, 372028.3E [WGC] ON PHOTOPLOT PG 1774/1 DTD 7.3.82). NC 81 [SAWAKIN]. 27.8.97 27.8.97 WGD POSN: 190704.5N, 372029.8E. NE 81 [SAWAKIN].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1931 BY BURMEISTER & WAIN, COPENHAGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GULF MARINE LINES CO LTD. CAUGHT FIRE WHILE LAID UP IN SUAKIN HARBOUR. COMPLETELY BURNT OUT. CAPSIZED & SANK THE FOLLOWING DAY. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the DASMAN wreck located?

The DASMAN wreck is located at coordinates 19 7.075 N,37 20.497 E.

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

The DASMAN lies at a depth of about 2.2 meters and is located at coordinates 19 7.075 N,37 20.497 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DASMAN?

The seabed around the DASMAN lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the DASMAN sink?

The DASMAN sank on Nov 7, 1970.

When was the wreck of the DASMAN discovered?

The wreck of the DASMAN was discovered in 1970.

What country did the DASMAN belong to?

The DASMAN belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the DASMAN?

The DASMAN had a tonnage of 1359 tons.

What type of wreck is the DASMAN?

The DASMAN is classified as a ferry.

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