Diana Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Diana Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 54.02 N,6 42.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.900333
  • Longitude: 6.713333
Wreck Depth 19.4 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DIANA
Type fishing vessel
Length 24.1 m
Tonnage 75
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1973
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Apr 4, 2019

Surveying Details

H3734/69 7.12.73 REPD SUNK BETWEEN DB3 & DB4 BUOYS NEAR BORKUM IS, W GERMAN COAST. (LL 214 & HAMBURG NM'S 14(T)/74 & 706(T)/74). NCA YET. H3734/69 21.5.74 WK SW 14.7MTRS [8FMS] IN 535403N, 064256E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM 843/74). - NM 1233/74. H3734/69 9.8.77 POSN NOW 535406N, 064249E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM 2665/77). BR STD. 11.5.78 NOW MARKED BY E CARD LT BUOY, VQ(3)5S. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 3761. H3734/69 8.10.79 NOW WK SW 19.6MTRS [10FMS 4FT]. BUOY REMOVED. (HAMBURG NM 3420/79). - NM 2505/79. 13.1.88 UNNAMED, WK SW 14.7MTRS IN 535403N, 064256E. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, JAN '88 EDN). NCA, OLD INFORMATION, PLOTS IN GERMAN SECTOR. H3468/87 10.8.88 NOW WK SW 20.2MTRS. (HAMBURG NM (21)87/27/88). - NM 2648/88. 3.4.90 NOT SHOWN ON GERMAN 50 [1989 EDN]. NCA YET. HH328/460/04 14.3.03 NOW WK SW 17.8MTRS IN 5354.02N, 0642.80E [WGD]. (GERMAN NM 10/(21)87/03). - NM 2126/03. 16.4.15 SHOWN AS WK 19.4MTRS [LAT] IN 5354.020N, 0642.8000E [WGD] ON GERMAN 87 [EDN 10, DTD 3.2015].

Circumstances of loss

SANK NEAR BORKUM ISLAND DURING VIOLENT STORM WITH 75 MPH WINDS. (LL).

General Comments

UK NM 2693/17

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FAQ

Where is the DIANA wreck located?

The DIANA wreck is located at coordinates 53 54.02 N,6 42.8 E.

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

The DIANA lies at a depth of about 19.4 meters and is located at coordinates 53 54.02 N,6 42.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DIANA?

The seabed around the DIANA lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the DIANA sink?

The DIANA sank on Dec 6, 1973.

When was the wreck of the DIANA discovered?

The wreck of the DIANA was discovered in 1973.

What was the tonnage of the DIANA?

The DIANA had a tonnage of 75 tons.

What type of wreck is the DIANA?

The DIANA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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