Diament Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Diament Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 9.94 N,2 7.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.165667
  • Longitude: -2.118000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DIAMENT
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Length 64.9 m
Width 8.5 m
Tonnage 715
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 20, 1942
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source other
Surveying Details 30.4.70 BEING SALVAGED BY L C N MECHEM, WHO HAS LETTER OF TITLE FROM ORIGINAL OWNERS:- JOHN COCKERILL LINE. (N/CP 52265/70). NCA. POSN 491000N, 020700W FOR FILING ONLY. H1310/86/5 18.2.86 COMPLETELY BROKEN UP. BOILERS AWASH AT LWS. (B MCCLELLAND, 31.1.86). NCA. H3849/86 7.4.88 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 SWEEP. BOILERS NOT SEEN. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 368A). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2001

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK DOG NEST ROCK AND SANK. AT TIME OF LOSS WAS A WAR PRIZE BEING USED BY THE GERMANS. (LLOYDS).

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FAQ

Where is the DIAMENT wreck located?

The DIAMENT wreck is located at coordinates 49 9.94 N,2 7.08 W.

When did the DIAMENT sink?

The DIAMENT sank on Sep 20, 1942.

When was the wreck of the DIAMENT discovered?

The wreck of the DIAMENT was discovered in 1942.

What country did the DIAMENT belong to?

The DIAMENT belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the DIAMENT?

The DIAMENT had a tonnage of 715 tons.

What type of wreck is the DIAMENT?

The DIAMENT is classified as a steam ship.