Djerv Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Djerv Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 35.013 N,4 50.068 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.583550
  • Longitude: -4.834467
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DJERV
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 78 m
Width 11.7 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1527
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 20, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source other
Surveying Details M10201 1918 POSN 12-14M WNW OF HOLYHEAD. 22.2.18 M9625 22.2.18 POSN ABOUT 14M WNW OF STACK LT HO. M9409 1918 POSN ABOUT 12M NNW OF SKERRIES, OR 533500N, 045000W [OGB]. INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BA 1824A. [NO DATE] AMENDED SYMBOL TO NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BA 1825A ONLY. H5141/53 14.8.53 H5141/53 14.8.53 AMEND TO NDW PA. NC 1411. H0202/50 8.6.55 H0202/50 8.6.55 CONFIRMED BY A/S. (HMS LOCH RUTHEN). 2.11.73 2.11.73 AMEND TO WK USC 35MTRS (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 1977. H4827/75 25.1.77 H4827/75 25.1.77 NOT FOUND HERE. TWO ALTERNATIVE POSNS: 17M AWAY TO SW. SEVERAL WKS FOUND IN AREA BRACKETED BY THIS POINT. (HMS FOX, HI 54/76). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY CHANT NAV ANVERSOIS, HOBOKEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 171 BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NE ENG CO LTD, SNDERLAND. PASSAGE HEYSHAM FOR NEWPORT. TORPEDOED BY U-86. MASTER AND ONE SEAMAN LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the DJERV wreck located?

The DJERV wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.013 N,4 50.068 W.

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

The DJERV lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 53 35.013 N,4 50.068 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DJERV?

The seabed around the DJERV lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the DJERV sink?

The DJERV sank on Feb 20, 1918.

When was the wreck of the DJERV discovered?

The wreck of the DJERV was discovered in 1918.

What country did the DJERV belong to?

The DJERV belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DJERV carrying?

The DJERV was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the DJERV?

The DJERV had a tonnage of 1527 tons.

What type of wreck is the DJERV?

The DJERV is classified as a steam ship.

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