Devonian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Devonian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 35.24 N,7 59.06 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.587333
  • Longitude: -7.984333
Water Depth 76 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DEVONIAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 168.6 m
Width 18 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 10435
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 21, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H2265/73 13.6.73 INS AS USCPA 60.0MTRS. NC 2811. H3740/69 16.10.74 POSN 553515N, 075900W (REPD BUT NOT SURVEYED BY RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE). H4887/74 20.1.75 AMENDED TO WK USCPA 27FMS [50MTRS]. - NM 210/75. H2175/81 9.1.81 NOTHING FOUND IN REPD POSN, OR DURING AREA DCS3 SEARCH. BUT NEAR EDGE OF SURVEY AREA. (HMS HYDRA HI 21/79-80 & [K8529/5]). DELETE. BR STD.. 17.2.09 WK [3368] FOUND TO BE THE DEVONIAN. THIS RECORD RETAINED AS 'DEAD'.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR BOSTON. (LLWW1 & WW1SL).

General Comments

SEE [3368]

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FAQ

Where is the DEVONIAN wreck located?

The DEVONIAN wreck is located at coordinates 55 35.24 N,7 59.06 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DEVONIAN?

The seabed around the DEVONIAN lies at approximately 76 meters deep.

When did the DEVONIAN sink?

The DEVONIAN sank on Aug 21, 1917.

When was the wreck of the DEVONIAN discovered?

The wreck of the DEVONIAN was discovered in 1917.

What country did the DEVONIAN belong to?

The DEVONIAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the DEVONIAN?

The DEVONIAN had a tonnage of 10435 tons.

What type of wreck is the DEVONIAN?

The DEVONIAN is classified as a steam ship.

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