Davaar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Davaar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 17.012 N,5 32.607 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.283533
  • Longitude: -5.543450
Wreck Depth 6.02 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAVAAR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 50.3 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 20.6
Sonar Width 6.8
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 39
Tonnage 268
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 10, 1878
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1310/86/36 22.12.86 ASHORE ON PATTERSONS ROCK, SANDA ISLAND. (P.J. MOIR, DTD 26.11.86). NCA, POSN 551700N, 053224W. 18.3.10 DUE TO SALVAGE ACTIVITIES THE ONLY LARGE ITEM REMAINING IS THE BOILER AMID SCATTERED & FLATTENED DEBRIS IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. (ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS, PUBLISHED 1994) RSDRA2023000324023 6.12.23 WRECK FOUND 2023; LOCATED IN 5517.012N, 0532.607W [WGD]. POSN PROVIDED FOR WK ID [4025] NOTHING FOUND, 155NTRS ON OTHER SIDE OF PATERSON'S ROCK A BOILER AND DISTRIBUTED REMAINS OF WK FOUND. THESE OBJECTS MATCH DECRIPTION FOR WK ID [4025]. NFS. AMEND POSN. RSDRA2024000271170 08.10.24 EXAM'D 15.03.24; WRECK LOCATED IN 5517.012N, 0532.607W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 6.02MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. LENGTH 20.6MTRS, WIDTH 6.8MTRS, HT 4.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 039/119DEGS. BOILER AND SOME BOAT STRUCTURES RESTING ON ROCKY SLOPE. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1790, H525-4025). AMEND DW 6MTRS.
Last Amended Date Oct 9, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1787 BY CAMPBELTOWN SHIPBUILDING CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MATTHEW LOUDEN, GLASGOW. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR LIMERICK. GROUNDED ON PATTEROSN'S ROCK DUE TO NAVIGATION ERROR. SOLD AT AUCTION IN JAN 1879 & LATER SALVAGED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the DAVAAR wreck located?

The DAVAAR wreck is located at coordinates 55 17.012 N,5 32.607 W.

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

The DAVAAR lies at a depth of about 6.02 meters and is located at coordinates 55 17.012 N,5 32.607 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DAVAAR?

The seabed around the DAVAAR lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the DAVAAR sink?

The DAVAAR sank on Dec 10, 1878.

When was the wreck of the DAVAAR discovered?

The wreck of the DAVAAR was discovered in 1986.

What country did the DAVAAR belong to?

The DAVAAR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DAVAAR carrying?

The DAVAAR was carrying general and mixed goods,granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the DAVAAR?

The DAVAAR had a tonnage of 268 tons.

What type of wreck is the DAVAAR?

The DAVAAR is classified as a steam ship.

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