Deodata Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Deodata Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 20.887 N,0 36.346 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.348117
  • Longitude: 0.605767
Wreck Depth 15.59 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DEODATA
Type tanker
Flag NO
Length 99.1 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 90
Sonar Width 32
Shadow Height 5.4
Orientation 154
Tonnage 3203
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 21, 1939
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 076.1,125.3,001.5,243.0
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H083/39 24.10.39 LOCATED IN 531950N, 003820E. LEAST WATER 12FT [LW0ST]. MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.5S CLOSE E. (TH, 24.10.39). INS AS DW WITH BUOY. - NM 2412/39. H083/39 31.3.42 POSN NOW 532100N, 003700E. (TH, 17.3.42). H083/39 2.10.42 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2170/42. H083/39 7.5.48 G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G.10S LAID CLOSE E OF WK. (NAVEAM 2106). - NM 903/48. H083/39 23.7.50 EXAM'D FOLLOWING DISPERSAL IN 532050N, 003622E USING USING DECCA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 46FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50 IN GEN DEPTH 67FT. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). - NM 1446/50. H332 1.2.63 NOT FOUND. (HMS SCOTT, 1962). HH090/593/01 11.1.94 EXAM'D 28.6.93 IN 532052.2N, 003627.3E USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.4, FOUL AT 16.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.4 IN GEN DEPTH 18.2-20.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 20.4MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.9MTRS, LENGTH 75MTRS, BREADTH 55MTRS. BROKEN WRECKAGE LYING 165/345DEG. (OCEONICS, HI 593). BR STD. HH100/351/16/35 14.11.00 DIVED 7-10.9.00. GEN DEPTH BY E/S 19MTRS. WELL DISPERSED AND BROKEN WITH ONLY BOWS RECOGNISABLE AND STANDING 4-5MTRS HIGH. DEBRIS COVERS AREA 100 X 50MTRS. LYING 165/345DEGS ON BOTTOM OF FINE SAND & SILT. STRONG SONAR SIGNAL & MAGNETOMETER READING. (K SMITH, 7.11.00). NCA. SEP 2020/000019313 28.1.20 WK EXAM'D IN 5320.8876N, 0036.3463E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.25MTRS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1675_H102_005). AMEND DW 15.2MTRS IN REVISED POSITION. SEP 2020/0000180469 31.7.20 EXAM'D IN 5320.887N, 0036.346E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.59 MTRS, LENGTH 90 MTRS, WIDTH 32 MTRS, HEIGHT 5.4 MTRS, ORIENTATION 154 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 76 MTRS, WIDTH 125 MTRS, HEIGHT 1.5 MTRS, ORIENTATION 243 DEGS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1675_H102_005). AMEND DW 15.2MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2020

Circumstances of loss

EX-LE QUEILLY. BUILT IN 1897 BY LAPORT & CO, ROUEN AS A FOUR-MASTED STEEL BARQUE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SKIBS A/S, DEODETA. FITTED IN 1911 WITH AUXILLARY OIL ENGINES FOR 5 KNOTS. REBUILT IN 1923 AS A WHALE OIL TANKER AFTER DERIGGING AND FITTING OIL ENGINE OF 209NHP WITH SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CONSTANTA FOR GRANGEMOUTH. IN BALLAST. FOUNDERED AFTER STRIKING A MINE LAID BY U-19.

General Comments

WELL DISPERSED, BOW STANDING 4-5MTRS

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FAQ

Where is the DEODATA wreck located?

The DEODATA wreck is located at coordinates 53 20.887 N,0 36.346 E.

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

The DEODATA lies at a depth of about 15.59 meters and is located at coordinates 53 20.887 N,0 36.346 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DEODATA?

The seabed around the DEODATA lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the DEODATA sink?

The DEODATA sank on Oct 21, 1939.

When was the wreck of the DEODATA discovered?

The wreck of the DEODATA was discovered in 1939.

What country did the DEODATA belong to?

The DEODATA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the DEODATA carrying?

The DEODATA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the DEODATA?

The DEODATA had a tonnage of 3203 tons.

What type of wreck is the DEODATA?

The DEODATA is classified as a tanker.

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