Destro (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Destro (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 32.772 N,4 55.041 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.546200
  • Longitude: -4.917350
Wreck Depth 80 m
Water Depth 86 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DESTRO (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 45
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 5.4
Tonnage 859
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 25, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 1, 2012

Surveying Details

4.4.18 4.4.18 16M S 70DEG E FROM SKULMARTIN LT V (APPROX). (BOT). 1918 POSN 543400N, 044500W. (FIRST MATE & LL WW1SL). 26.3.18 26.3.18 POSN 543400N, 045500W. SANK AT ONCE. (IDSA MASTER). 6.4.18 6.4.18 ABOUT 8M SSW OF MULL OF GALLOWAY. (BOT). H3671/72 21.2.73 H3671/72 21.2.73 LOCATED IN 543245N, 045500W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 79MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 88MTRS. SEABED SAND. LIES N/S. ABOUT 150FT LONG. (HMS FAWN). BR STD. HH091/053/01 30.6.04 HH091/053/01 30.6.04 EXAM'D 17.2.04 IN 5432.772N, 0455.041W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 80.3 IN GEN DEPTH 86MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.4MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NO DEBRIS FIELD. SEABED MEDIUM AND COARSE SAND. SMALL, INTACT WK. UPRIGHT AND PROUD OF THE SEABED. CONTAINS SOME VISIBLE UPPERDECK FEATURES IN THE FORM OF TWO SQUARE HATCHES. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 1053). AMEND WK 80TRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914 BY EARLE'S SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO LTD, HULL. PASSAGE NAMSOS FOR MANCHESTER. TORPEDOED BY U 96. 6 MEN LOST.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, 2 HATCHES VISIBLE ON DCS3

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FAQ

Where is the DESTRO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DESTRO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 32.772 N,4 55.041 W.

How deep is the DESTRO (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The DESTRO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 80 meters and is located at coordinates 54 32.772 N,4 55.041 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DESTRO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the DESTRO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 86 meters deep.

When did the DESTRO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The DESTRO (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 25, 1918.

When was the wreck of the DESTRO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DESTRO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the DESTRO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The DESTRO (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DESTRO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The DESTRO (POSSIBLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,timber.

What was the tonnage of the DESTRO (POSSIBLY)?

The DESTRO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 859 tons.

What type of wreck is the DESTRO (POSSIBLY)?

The DESTRO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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