Desire Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Desire Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
54 37.009 N,0 35.102 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 40 m |
| Water Depth | 52 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | DESIRE |
| Type | tug |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 165 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 24, 1918 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1918 |
| Last Detection Year | 1986 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | H3752/26 11.6.26 INS NDW WRECKS (1918)(PA) IN 573700N, 003500W. BA 1191. H5103/83 26.8.83 SHOWN IN KINGFISHER LIST NO W61 WHITBY AREA, BAYMANS HOLE, APR 1983 EDN). H5103/83 15.9.86 TWO FOULS IN 543648N, 003446W AND 543644N 003506W. POSNS BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER OBSTN BOOKLET, WHITBY AREA). H6331/87 7.2.89 NO INDICATION OF WRECKAGE FOUND. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMEND DEAD.. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Feb 7, 1989 |
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