Senator Dantziger (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Senator dantziger (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 27.946 N,0 11.397 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.465767
  • Longitude: 0.189950
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SENATOR DANTZIGER (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 31.1 m
Width 7 m
Draught 2.7
Shadow Height 2
Tonnage 164
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 19, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Apr 22, 2014

Surveying Details

SUNK 15 MILES S BY E 0.5 E FROM NEWHAVEN. (WW1SL). PLOTS IN 503200N, 001000E APPROX. H4959/73 23.4.75 H4959/73 23.4.75 NOT FOUND. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 55/74). H2350/85 16.2.87 H2350/85 16.2.87 NOTHING LOCATED. (NP 1008, HI 317B). 11.10.93 11.10.93 LOCATED IN 502754.5N, 001147.5E [OGB] USING DECCA. VERY SMALL WK, POSSIBLY WOODEN. STANDS AROUND 6FT HIGH. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (C MARTIN, TELECON 8.10.93). INS AS WK PA 40MTRS. BR STD. 5.2.99 5.2.99 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS. 5.2.99 5.2.99 AMENDED TO WK 40MTRS AS ORIGINAL POSN WAS BY DECCA. BR STD. 22.4.14 22.4.14 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1442). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE NEWHAVEN FOR DIEPPE. CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. NO LIVES LOST. (WW1SL & SIBI).

General Comments

PROBABLY WOODEN. HT FROM DIVER.

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FAQ

Where is the SENATOR DANTZIGER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SENATOR DANTZIGER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 27.946 N,0 11.397 E.

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

The SENATOR DANTZIGER (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 50 27.946 N,0 11.397 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SENATOR DANTZIGER (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SENATOR DANTZIGER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the SENATOR DANTZIGER (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SENATOR DANTZIGER (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SENATOR DANTZIGER (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SENATOR DANTZIGER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the SENATOR DANTZIGER (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SENATOR DANTZIGER (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SENATOR DANTZIGER (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SENATOR DANTZIGER (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,minerals.

What was the tonnage of the SENATOR DANTZIGER (POSSIBLY)?

The SENATOR DANTZIGER (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 164 tons.

What type of wreck is the SENATOR DANTZIGER (POSSIBLY)?

The SENATOR DANTZIGER (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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