River Don (Part Of)(Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
River don (part of)(probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 39.652 N,0 15.016 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.660867
  • Longitude: 0.250267
Wreck Depth 12.1 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIVER DON (PART OF)(PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 34.2 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.5
Shadow Height 2.8
Tonnage 198
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 27, 1931
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1931
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2013

Surveying Details

H7671/31 29.10.31 SUNK IN 535800N, 001400E. (CINC NORE, TELECON & TH NM 58/31). - NM 2000T/31. H7671/31 1.1.32 DISPERSED TO A LEAST DEPTH OF 7FMS IN 533940N, 001523E. (TH, 23.12.31). INS AS WK 7FMS. BR STD. 1.2.74 AMEND WK 12.1MTRS [LAT]. NC 109. H3805/72 28.2.78 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 AREA SEARCH. (SOISS, HI 54/77). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. 6.9.13 LOCATED 2013 IN 5339.652N, 0015.016E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.12MTRS. LENGTH 4.3MTRS, WIDTH 3.5MTRS, HT 2.88MTRS. APPARENTLY A BOILER. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). INS AS WK 12.1MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

EX-LOCH DOON. BUILT IN 1918 BY HALL, RUSSEL & CO LTD, MONTROSE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A A DAVIDSON, ABERDEEN. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 69HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE BUILDERS. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST & SIBI). SUNK BY U-BOAT. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST).

General Comments

PROBABLE BOILER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 39.652 N,0 15.016 E
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FAQ

Where is the RIVER DON (PART OF)(PROBABLY) wreck located?

The RIVER DON (PART OF)(PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 39.652 N,0 15.016 E.

How deep is the RIVER DON (PART OF)(PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The RIVER DON (PART OF)(PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 12.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 39.652 N,0 15.016 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RIVER DON (PART OF)(PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the RIVER DON (PART OF)(PROBABLY) lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the RIVER DON (PART OF)(PROBABLY) sink?

The RIVER DON (PART OF)(PROBABLY) sank on Nov 27, 1931.

When was the wreck of the RIVER DON (PART OF)(PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the RIVER DON (PART OF)(PROBABLY) was discovered in 1931.

What country did the RIVER DON (PART OF)(PROBABLY) belong to?

The RIVER DON (PART OF)(PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RIVER DON (PART OF)(PROBABLY) carrying?

The RIVER DON (PART OF)(PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the RIVER DON (PART OF)(PROBABLY)?

The RIVER DON (PART OF)(PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 198 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIVER DON (PART OF)(PROBABLY)?

The RIVER DON (PART OF)(PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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