Don (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Don (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 19.985 N,1 21.117 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.333083
  • Longitude: -1.351950
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DON (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 4.6
Orientation 95
Tonnage 939
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 8, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jan 4, 2000

Surveying Details

SUNK IN 552000N, 012000W OR 7MLIES E OF COQUET I. (WW1SL). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/843/01 4.1.00 EXAM'D 30.6.99 IN 5519.985N, 0121.117W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50.9 IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.6MTRS. LIES 095/275 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. REASONABLY INTACT. ATTITUDE UNCLEAR. (GARDLINE, HI 843), INS AS WK 50MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED THEN TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE.

General Comments

REASONABLY INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the DON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 19.985 N,1 21.117 W.

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

The DON (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 55 19.985 N,1 21.117 W.

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

The seabed around the DON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the DON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The DON (POSSIBLY) sank on May 8, 1915.

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

The wreck of the DON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the DON (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The DON (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the DON (POSSIBLY)?

The DON (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 939 tons.

What type of wreck is the DON (POSSIBLY)?

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

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