Disa (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Disa (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 5.969 N,1 43.702 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.099483
  • Longitude: 1.728367
Wreck Depth 13.05 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DISA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 57.6 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 67.8
Sonar Width 12.3
Shadow Height 7.3
Orientation 4
Tonnage 788
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 25, 1915
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Scour Dimensions 204.6,,001.7,020.0
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2017

Surveying Details

H3273/61 31.7.61 WRECK LOCATED IN 520555N, 014348E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 47FT, FOUL 50FT. LEAST E/S 48FT IN 73FT. (HMS SCOTT 22.5.61). H4139/76 2.8.76 EXAM'D IN 520558N 014348E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.9MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HN DTD 24.7.76). H4139/76 5.1.77 EXAM'D 3.8.76 IN 520557.6N, 014347.4E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 13.0, FOUL 13.5 MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.9 IN GEN DEPTH 20.0 MTRS. SCOUR 20.5MTRS. LYING N/S WITH LITTLE SIGNS OF BREAK-UP. DIMENSIONS APPROX 65 X 20MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 31/76). AMEND TO SW 12.9MTRS. BR STD. H2917/83 28.3.85 LOCATED 4.12.84 IN 520558N, 014347E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. IN GEN DEPTH 20-21MTRS. NOT EXAM'D. A GOOD SONAR CONTACT. (SOISS, HI 196). NCA. HH100/351/11 19.3.96 SMALL WK SOME 20MTRS LONG, LYING COMPLETELY UPSIDE DOWN. HIGHEST POINT SOME 4.5MTRS ABOVE THE SEABED. HULL INTACT EXCEPT FOR ONE SMALL PART WHICH IS BROKEN OPEN. VERY LITTLE WRECKAGE AROUND THE HULL, IT IS ALL CRUSHED UNDER THE SHIP. (BOB HICKINBOTTOM). SEP 2012/000212161 15.1.12 WK LOCATED IN 5205.980N, 0143.706E [WGD]. HT 8MTRS. MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (EAST ANGLIA OFFSHORE WIND LTD, REPORT BY EMU LTD DTD 12.6.12). 4.1.13 LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. DEPTH 11.5MTRS ON E SIDE, DEPTH 12.3MTRS AT NORTHERN END. (EAST ANGLIA OFFSHORE WIND, REPORT DTD 12.6.12; P SNELL, EMAIL DTD 4.2.13 & SDC BATHY REPROCESSING). AMEND WK 11.5MTRS. NE 2052 & - NM 1732/13. SEP 2016/000091759 23.8.17 EXAM'D 12.12.16; IN 5205.969N, 0143.702E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.05MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS, LENGTH 67.8MTRS, WIDTH 12.3MTRS, HEIGHT 7.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 004/184 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 204.64MTRS, 1.67MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 020 DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1473). AMEND DW 13MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1903 BY O A BRODIN, GEFLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERIAKTIEB, DISA. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR HERNOSAND. CARGO SALT. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC-6.

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FAQ

Where is the DISA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DISA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 5.969 N,1 43.702 E.

How deep is the DISA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The DISA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 13.05 meters and is located at coordinates 52 5.969 N,1 43.702 E.

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

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

When did the DISA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The DISA (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 25, 1915.

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

The wreck of the DISA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1961.

What country did the DISA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The DISA (POSSIBLY) belonged to SE.

What cargo was the DISA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The DISA (POSSIBLY) was carrying salt,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the DISA (POSSIBLY)?

The DISA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 788 tons.

What type of wreck is the DISA (POSSIBLY)?

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

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