Diomedia (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Diomedia (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 57.874 N,1 31.723 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.964567
  • Longitude: 1.528717
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DIOMEDIA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 71.2 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 6.5
Orientation 45
Tonnage 1240
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 11, 1897
Original Detection Year 1897
Last Detection Year 1973
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details ORIGINAL POSN 525800N 013130E OR 2.5 M W FROM N HAISBRO LTV. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL INS IN 525800N, 013130E. - NM 62/1897. H3026/11 3.8.11 POSN AMENDED TO 525745N, 013145E OR 2.5M S 89DEG W FROM HAISBRO LTV. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). AMENDED TO SOUNDING 6FMS. - NM 1327/11. H0953/40 20.2.41 DELETED. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). - NM 350/41. H1657/67 13.3.73 AREA OF WRECKAGE EXTENDING FROM APPROX 525745N, 013143E TO 525756N, 013155E, SHOWN ON PIPELINE SURVEY (DRWG NO PL-515-04A, SHEET 3 OF 9) CONDUCTED BY BROWN & ROOT (UK) LTD, FOR PHILIPS PETROLEUM CO IN OCT 1972. THIS IS PRESUMED TO BE TOO LARGE AN AREA FOR WKGE OF A SINGLE SHIP, BUT MID POSN SIMILAR TO THAT REPD FOR DIOMEDIA. INS AS FOUL IN 525751N, 013150E. BR STD. H1952/80 27.1.83 NOTHING FOUND DURING AREA SEARCH. NO SONAR CONTACTS IN VICINITY. NO SPECIAL SEARCH CONDUCTED. (SOISS, HI 22). NCA. SEP 2015/000041896 28.5.15 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE HI 1427). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date May 28, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1875 BY J LAING, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE DIOMEDA SS CO (H ELPHIC). ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 162HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J DICKINSON, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR LEGHORN. CARGO COAL. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS LUCENT OF SUNDERLAND IN SW FORCE 4.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 57.874 N,1 31.723 E
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FAQ

Where is the DIOMEDIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DIOMEDIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 57.874 N,1 31.723 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DIOMEDIA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the DIOMEDIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the DIOMEDIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The DIOMEDIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 11, 1897.

When was the wreck of the DIOMEDIA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DIOMEDIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1897.

What country did the DIOMEDIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The DIOMEDIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DIOMEDIA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The DIOMEDIA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the DIOMEDIA (POSSIBLY)?

The DIOMEDIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1240 tons.

What type of wreck is the DIOMEDIA (POSSIBLY)?

The DIOMEDIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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