Douro (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Douro (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
48 52.709 N,7 3.299 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.878483
  • Longitude: -7.054983
Wreck Depth 119 m
Water Depth 138 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DOURO (POSSIBLY)
Type carrier
Shadow Height 14.3
Tonnage 1604
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 5, 1915
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4847/71 3.5.72 H4847/71 3.5.72 WK IN 485240N, 070315W [OGB] USING DECCA. GEN DEPTH 452FT [138MTRS] BY E/S. HT 47FT [14.3MTRS] ABOVE SEABED. (RISDON BEASLEY ULRICH HARMS LTD, DTD 13.4.72). CHART AS WK 65FMS [119MTRS]. H4226/85 10.1.89 H4226/85 10.1.89 WK IN 485246N, 070312W [EUR]. (EPSHOM 10.6.88, FR WK RECORDS NO.14587035). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 10, 1978

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE & SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (WW1 SL).

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FAQ

Where is the DOURO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DOURO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 48 52.709 N,7 3.299 W.

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

The DOURO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 119 meters and is located at coordinates 48 52.709 N,7 3.299 W.

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

The seabed around the DOURO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 138 meters deep.

When did the DOURO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The DOURO (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 5, 1915.

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

The wreck of the DOURO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1972.

What was the tonnage of the DOURO (POSSIBLY)?

The DOURO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1604 tons.

What type of wreck is the DOURO (POSSIBLY)?

The DOURO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a carrier.