Davara (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Davara (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 30.77 N,8 40.934 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.512833
  • Longitude: -8.682233
Wreck Depth 81 m
Water Depth 91 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAVARA (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 8.9
Orientation 85
Tonnage 291
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 13, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Apr 25, 2007

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 21M NW BY N OF TORY ISLAND. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). POSN APPROX 553100N, 084000W. 6.1.76 6.1.76 INS AS USCPA 43FMS. NE 2635. 16.8.79 16.8.79 AMEND TO USCPA 80MTRS. NC 2723. 25.4.07 25.4.07 WK LOCATED IN 5530.770N, 0840.934W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 91MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HT 8.9MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). GENERALLY INTACT WITH PORTION CLEAR TO THE EAST. LIES 085/265 DEGS. NO SCOUR. AMEND WK 81MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM GERMAN SUBMARINE U-27.

General Comments

GENERALLY INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the DAVARA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DAVARA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 30.77 N,8 40.934 W.

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

The DAVARA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 81 meters and is located at coordinates 55 30.77 N,8 40.934 W.

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

The seabed around the DAVARA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 91 meters deep.

When did the DAVARA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The DAVARA (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 13, 1939.

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

The wreck of the DAVARA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the DAVARA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The DAVARA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the DAVARA (POSSIBLY)?

The DAVARA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 291 tons.

What type of wreck is the DAVARA (POSSIBLY)?

The DAVARA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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