Daybreak (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Daybreak (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 25.293 N,5 20.837 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.421550
  • Longitude: -5.347283
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAYBREAK (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 103.6 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 7
Shadow Height 13.1
Tonnage 3238
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 24, 1917
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 14, 2010

Surveying Details

H8203/19 WK IN 542500N, 052000W (PA) OR 1M E FROM SOUTH ROCK LT VESSEL. (BMVS) H2112/75 4.2.75 WK LOCATED IN 542518N, 052042W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. SEABED FINE SAND AND BROKEN SHELL. DCS3 HT 13.1MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 51/74). INS AS WK 35MTRS. - NM 396/75. 15.1.08 DIVED IN 5425.293N, 0520.837W [WGD]. UPRIGHT AND INTACT WITH THE BRIDGE AREA COLLAPSED. STERN SECTION IS ABOUT 40MTRS DEEP, INCREASING IN DEPTH UNTIL PAST THE BRIDGE AREA AT 55MTRS, THENCE IT IS FLAT WRECKAGE ON THE SEABED. THE BOW IS DETACHED AND LIES CLOSE TO THE WRECK AT 90 DEGS. (C FIDDIS, EMAIL DTD 13.1.08). RETAIN WK 35MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY W GRAY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SCARISBRICK SS CO LTD, CARDIFF. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 330 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY CENTRAL MARINE ENGINEERING CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. PASSAGE HUELVA FOR GLASGOW. TORPEDOED BY U-87. 21 MEN LOST. (SII).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BRIDGE AREA COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 25.293 N,5 20.837 W
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FAQ

Where is the DAYBREAK (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The DAYBREAK (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 25.293 N,5 20.837 W.

How deep is the DAYBREAK (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The DAYBREAK (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 54 25.293 N,5 20.837 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DAYBREAK (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the DAYBREAK (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the DAYBREAK (PROBABLY) sink?

The DAYBREAK (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 24, 1917.

When was the wreck of the DAYBREAK (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DAYBREAK (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the DAYBREAK (PROBABLY) belong to?

The DAYBREAK (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DAYBREAK (PROBABLY) carrying?

The DAYBREAK (PROBABLY) was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the DAYBREAK (PROBABLY)?

The DAYBREAK (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3238 tons.

What type of wreck is the DAYBREAK (PROBABLY)?

The DAYBREAK (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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