Dione Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dione ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 50 N,10 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.833333
  • Longitude: -10.500000
Water Depth 2300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DIONE II
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 93.6 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2660
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 4, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H01001/40 H01001/40 POSN GIVEN AS 554000N, 142300W. SUNK ABOUT 200 MILES W OF IRELAND. (DODS). 6.8.87 6.8.87 SUNK IN POSN 555000N, 103000W AFTER BEING ATTACKED PREVIOUS DAY IN POSN 554000N, 142300W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). PLOTS IN APPROX 2300 MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

3.2.41 BUILT 1936. BOMBED & DISABLED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT ON 3.2.41. SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM U-93 THE FOLLOWING DAY. VESSEL OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AMBROSE, DAVIES & MATTHEWS WAS EN-ROUTE WABANA TO CARDIFF.

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FAQ

Where is the DIONE II wreck located?

The DIONE II wreck is located at coordinates 55 50 N,10 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DIONE II?

The seabed around the DIONE II lies at approximately 2300 meters deep.

When did the DIONE II sink?

The DIONE II sank on Feb 4, 1941.

When was the wreck of the DIONE II discovered?

The wreck of the DIONE II was discovered in 1941.

What country did the DIONE II belong to?

The DIONE II belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the DIONE II?

The DIONE II had a tonnage of 2660 tons.

What type of wreck is the DIONE II?

The DIONE II is classified as a steam ship.

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