Diana Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Diana Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 0.792 N,0 7.946 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.013200
  • Longitude: 0.132433
Wreck Depth 33.09 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DIANA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.6 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.1
Sonar Length 76.4
Sonar Width 15.1
Shadow Height 7.72
Orientation 130
Tonnage 1107
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 7, 1918
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details 17.6.18 POSN 535700N, 000500E. (VAEC, SPECIAL REPORT). 10M SSE FROM FLAMBOROUGH HD. (BMVS). H01624/44 14.6.44 WK IN 540024N, 000746E. KNOWN TO HAVE LEAST DEPTH 50FT OVER IT. (CAPTAIN MINESWEEPERS, HUMBER). INS AS NDW. - PNM 1214/44. H0162/44 DELETED. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1612/44. 20.3.72 INS AS WK 15MTRS. NC 121. 18.9.72 AMEND TO WK 14.3MTRS [LAT]. NC 121. H5084/77 21.3.80 EXAM'D 14.11.79 BY HMS BULLDOG IN 540046N, 000804E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.4 IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.5MTRS, LENGTH 85MTRS, BEAM 14MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEG. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 8.6MTRS. LARGE WK - BROKEN ABOUT THIRD LENGTH FROM BOW. (HMS EGERIA, HI 64/79). AMEND TO WK 32MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/01 23.2.90 LOCATED IN 540030N, 000813E [OGB] USING DECCA. NOT DIVED. (P J LASSIE, 12.6.89). NCA. HH100/351/18 8.4.02 LIES ON STBD SIDE WITH BOWS S. PARTLY INTACT. GUN ON STERN. IDENTIFIED BY BELL. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY). NCA. HH100/351/20 18.7.03 POSN GIVEN AS 5400.777N, 0097.971E [WGD].BELL RECOVERED WITH DIANA, BERGEN, 1899. (S OLD, E-MAIL DTD 18.7.03) NCA. SEP 2016000053291 10.3.2016 EXAM'D 10.3.16; IN 5400.792N, 0007.946E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.09MTRS, GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. LENGTH 76.4MTRS, WIDTH 15.1MTRS, HT 7.72MTRS, ORIENTATION 130/310 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, WK BROKEN UP, ONLY FIRST THIRD INTACT. (MMT, HI 1473, H525_6463). AMEND NDW 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 3, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1904 BY BERGENS M.V. BERGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 122HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE FOR CHERBOURG. CARGO 1400 TONS COAL. ARMED WITH 1 13PDR STERN GUN AND 1 HA GUN. TORPEDOED ON STBD SIDE BY UB-108. NO CREW LOST.

General Comments

WK BROKEN UP, ONLY FIRST THIRD INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the DIANA wreck located?

The DIANA wreck is located at coordinates 54 0.792 N,0 7.946 E.

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

The DIANA lies at a depth of about 33.09 meters and is located at coordinates 54 0.792 N,0 7.946 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DIANA?

The seabed around the DIANA lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the DIANA sink?

The DIANA sank on Jun 7, 1918.

When was the wreck of the DIANA discovered?

The wreck of the DIANA was discovered in 1944.

What country did the DIANA belong to?

The DIANA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DIANA carrying?

The DIANA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the DIANA?

The DIANA had a tonnage of 1107 tons.

What type of wreck is the DIANA?

The DIANA is classified as a steam ship.

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