Drina (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Drina (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 40.47 N,5 18.025 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.674500
  • Longitude: -5.300417
Wreck Depth 41 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DRINA (PROBABLY)
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 152.4 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 12.2
Sonar Length 92
Sonar Width 24
Shadow Height 13.8
Orientation 40
Tonnage 11483
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Scour Dimensions ,,001.8,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H351/20 10.3.20 H351/20 10.3.20 WK IN 514030N, 051800W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H3451/24 16.5.24 H3451/24 16.5.24 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA (1917). NE 1488. H4819/71 22.11.71 H4819/71 22.11.71 LOCATED IN 514025N, 051803W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.4MTRS (129FT) IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS (177FT). FAIRLY LARGE VESSEL STANDING NEARLY 15MTRS PROUD OF SEABED. NO APPARENT SCOUR. SEABED PRESUMED TO BE HARD. TWO HIGH SPOTS 45MTRS & 39.4MTRS. GOOD SONAR RESPONSE ON BEARING 290DEGS. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 43/71). - NM 1959/71. H3804/72 3.10.77 H3804/72 3.10.77 LOCATED 6.7.76 IN 514027.17N, 051800.71W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.9 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. LENGTH APPROX 145MTRS, WIDTH 115MTRS AT WIDEST POINT. LYING ROUGHLY 110/290DEGS. CLOSE E/S INVESTIGATION HAS SLIGHT GAPS DUE TO POOR E/S RETURNS. (HMS WOODLARK, ROS DTD 17.12.77). AMEND WK 39MTRS. BR STD. H4919/77 29.12.77 H4919/77 29.12.77 BELIEVED TO BE THE WK OF THE 'INISHOWEN HEAD', 3050 GRT, SUNK 14.2.1917, 1.25M S OF SKOKHOLM LT. (E GILES, 11.12.77). NCA. H4919/77 23.1.78 H4919/77 23.1.78 E/S TRACES, MAGNETOMETER TRACES & TRACKS BROUGHT INTO SECTION BY MR E GILES INDICATIONS ARE OF TWO WKS 45FT & 27FT HIGH, ONE LARGE ONE SMALL. CONFIRMS HIS EARLIER REPORT. POSSIBLY BOTH 'DRINA' & 'INISHOWEN HEAD'. 4.10.88 4.10.88 VESSEL DIVED ON & FOUND TO BE UPSIDE DOWN, 2 COPPER PROPS IN PLACE, RUDDER BROKEN AWAY. (CPO DAVIES, HMS CAMBRIA, TELECON DTD 4.10.88). NCA. HH100/351/14 1.12.98 HH100/351/14 1.12.98 DIVED IN 514027N, 051800.5W [OGB] USING GPS. INVERTED. STANDS SOME 10MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 62MTRS. (D LEWIS, NOTES DTD 4/98). NCA. 9.12.11 9.12.11 LOCATED 5.6.10 IN 5140.470N, 0518.025W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 41.95 IN GEN DEPTH 54.3MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 92.0MTRS, WIDTH 24.0MTRS, HT 13.85MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS WITH BOWS NE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). INVERTED WITH DAMAGE MIDSHIPS. DEBRIS CLOSE TO NW SIDE. PROBABLY DRINA ALTHOUGH LENGTH DIFFERS. AMEND WK 41MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 9, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY HARLAND & WOLFF LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ROYAL MAIL STEAM PACKET CO. FIVE BOILERS, TWO QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 680 HP, TWIN SHAFT. PASSAGE BUENOS AIRES FOR FALMOUTH. TORPEDOED BY UC 65. 15 LOST.

General Comments

INVERTED, BOWS NE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 40.47 N,5 18.025 W
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FAQ

Where is the DRINA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The DRINA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 40.47 N,5 18.025 W.

How deep is the DRINA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The DRINA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 41 meters and is located at coordinates 51 40.47 N,5 18.025 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DRINA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the DRINA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the DRINA (PROBABLY) sink?

The DRINA (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the DRINA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DRINA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the DRINA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The DRINA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DRINA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The DRINA (PROBABLY) was carrying personnel,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the DRINA (PROBABLY)?

The DRINA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 11483 tons.

What type of wreck is the DRINA (PROBABLY)?

The DRINA (PROBABLY) is classified as a liner.

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