Diligent Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Diligent Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 48.972 N,4 45.825 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.816200
  • Longitude: -4.763750
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DILIGENT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 89.1 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 81.4
Sonar Width 19.2
Shadow Height 6.1
Orientation 30
Tonnage 2184
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 12, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 2009
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 24, 2011

Surveying Details

6.5.09 SEP 2009/000033900 6.5.09 WK LOCATED IN 5048.97N, 0445.82W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST DEPTH 35MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. LENGTH 75MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS. (FURGO OSAE, HN FOR HI 1157). INS AS WK USC 35MTRS. BR STD. 23.8.11 23.8.11 DIVED 8.2011. PLATE RECOVERED INSCRIBED: 'JOHN DICKINSON, NO 314, 1888'. CONSIDERED TO BE 'DILIGENT'. (STEVE UNDERHILL, TELECON 23.8.11). NCA. 24.8.11 24.8.11 LOCATED 18.10.09 IN 5048.972N, 0445.825W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.82 IN GEN DEPTH 40.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 81.4MTRS, WIDTH 19.2MTRS, HT 6.1MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS WITH BOWS NE. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND WK 34MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1888 BY SHORT BROS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J WESTOLL. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 205 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J DICKINSON, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE SANTANDER FOR TROON. SANK FOLLWING COLLISION WITH FRENCH SS MARQUISE DE LUBERSAC. (SIBI).

General Comments

COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the DILIGENT wreck located?

The DILIGENT wreck is located at coordinates 50 48.972 N,4 45.825 W.

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

The DILIGENT lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 50 48.972 N,4 45.825 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DILIGENT?

The seabed around the DILIGENT lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the DILIGENT sink?

The DILIGENT sank on Apr 12, 1917.

When was the wreck of the DILIGENT discovered?

The wreck of the DILIGENT was discovered in 2009.

What country did the DILIGENT belong to?

The DILIGENT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DILIGENT carrying?

The DILIGENT was carrying general and mixed goods,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the DILIGENT?

The DILIGENT had a tonnage of 2184 tons.

What type of wreck is the DILIGENT?

The DILIGENT is classified as a steam ship.

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