Denebola Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Denebola Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 13.306 N,5 34.968 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.221767
  • Longitude: -5.582800
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DENEBOLA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 73.7 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 36
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 3.75
Orientation 141
Tonnage 1481
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 17, 1918
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Dec 14, 2011

Surveying Details

H2959/73 18.7.73 H2959/73 18.7.73 WK LOCATED IN 501318N, 053457W USING DECCA. BELIEVED TO BE SAXON BRITON. LIES N/S WITH FORWARD PART ON ITS STARBOARD SIDE AND STERN UPSIDE DOWN. CAST IRON PROPELLER. EVIDENCE OF PREVIOUS SALVAGE WORK. ENGINE IS COVERED WITH HULL PLATES. ANCHORS AT N END. SUPERSTRUCTURE AND MASTS FORM HEAP OF RUBBLE. (E GILES, 13.7.73). CHART AS USC 15MTRS [8FMS]. BR STD. HH100/351/04 15.3.91 HH100/351/04 15.3.91 DIVED ON 23.9.86 IN 501317N, 053456W USING DECCA. IN 42MTRS AT HW, STANDS 3MTRS HIGH AT BOILERS. WK VERY BROKEN AND FLATTENED. (R A MAPPLEBECK, 6.1.91). NCA. HH100/351/19 18.12.02 HH100/351/19 18.12.02 DIVED IN 5013.317N, 0539.946W [WGD] USING GPS. NO SCOUR. SEABED SHINGLE. DRIVE SHAFT LIES AT AN ANGLE TO THE WK. NO DEBRIS FIELD. ENGINE NOT RECOGNISABLE. FOUR BLADED IRON PROP ATTACHED. GUN (?75MM) AT STERN. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (G J LOCKETT). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 14.12.11 14.12.11 LOCATED 29.9.09 IN 5013.306N, 0534.968W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 30.25 IN GEN DEPTH 34.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 36MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 3.75MTRS. LIES 141/321 DEGS. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1159). AMEND WK 30MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 18.4.12 18.4.12 WK HAS A TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE AND A GUN. (J LIDDIARD, DIVE ARTICLE, VIA P NICHOLSON, LTR DTD 11.4.12). CONSIDERED TO BE DENEBOLA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY ACT GES NEPTUNE, ROSTOCK. AN EX-GERMAN SHIP DETAINED AT THE START OF THE WAR BY THE ADMIRALTY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 133 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. ONE 12PDR GUN. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR ROUEN. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE. TWO MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

VERY BROKEN & FLATTENED, BOWS NW

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FAQ

Where is the DENEBOLA wreck located?

The DENEBOLA wreck is located at coordinates 50 13.306 N,5 34.968 W.

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

The DENEBOLA lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 50 13.306 N,5 34.968 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DENEBOLA?

The seabed around the DENEBOLA lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the DENEBOLA sink?

The DENEBOLA sank on Aug 17, 1918.

When was the wreck of the DENEBOLA discovered?

The wreck of the DENEBOLA was discovered in 1973.

What country did the DENEBOLA belong to?

The DENEBOLA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DENEBOLA carrying?

The DENEBOLA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the DENEBOLA?

The DENEBOLA had a tonnage of 1481 tons.

What type of wreck is the DENEBOLA?

The DENEBOLA is classified as a steam ship.

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