Delphine Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Delphine Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
55 33.9 N,8 12.55 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 73 m |
| Water Depth | 82 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | DELPHINE |
| Type | trawler |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 250 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Nov 20, 1939 |
| Original Detection Year | 1939 |
| Last Detection Year | 1972 |
| Original Source | national HO authority radio navigational warning |
| Surveying Details | H8065/39 19.12.39 H8065/39 19.12.39 REPORTED TO BE IN DEEP WATER IN 553354N, 081230W. (MALIN HEAD RADIO). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 18M N BY E TORY ISLAND. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). H1173/66 12.12.66 H1173/66 12.12.66 INS CHARS. BR STD. 11.10.72 11.10.72 AMEND TO USC 40FMS. NE 2723. 16.8.79 16.8.79 AMEND TO USC 73MTRS. NC 2723. 28.11.03 28.11.03 WK IN THIS POSN CONFIRMED AS HMS AUDACIOUS [3375]. AMEND TO FILING ONLY. DELETE. - NM 304/04. |
| Last Amended Date | Apr 23, 2007 |
Circumstances of loss
SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM GERMAN SUBMARINE U 33.
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