War Diwan (After Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
War diwan (after part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 25.481 N,3 27.34 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.424683
  • Longitude: 3.455667
Wreck Depth 12.9 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WAR DIWAN (AFTER PART)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 125.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Tonnage 5551
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 16, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H05136/44 6.1.45 ST VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF TIDE IN 512533N, 032720E. (HMS FRANKLIN,16.12.44). - NM 67/44. H3465/46 21.10.46 NO LONGER VISIBLE, AMENDED TO DW. (NETH NM'S 320 & 458/46). - NM 3240/46. H5371/46 30.8.48 AMENDED TO WK SW 0.6MTRS [0FMS 2FT] 0.6MTRS. (NETH NM 208/2855/48). - NM 1939/48. H5371/46 20.1.64 MARKED BY G CAN BUOY. (NETH NM'S 3908 & 3937/63). - NM 2486/63. 8.2.77 MARKED BY E CARD CAN BUOY, 'WAR DIWAN', CLOSE E. (IALA). 3.8.83 SHOWN AS WK SW 0.6MTRS. MARKED BY E CARD BUOY ABOUT 1C E OF WK ON BELGIAN 101 [1981 EDN]). NCA. HH340/001/89 23.10.89 E CARD BUOY MOVED TEMPORARILY TO 512536N, 032812E PA, DURING DIVING OPS. (NETH TNM 22/89). NCA. 29.1.91 SWEPT CLEAR AT 0.6MTRS, IN 512533N, 032724E [EUR]. (NETH WK RECORDS - SEP 90 EDN - NO.S11 1529). NCA. HH340/001/91 2.5.91 W CARD BUOY, QFL(9) 15S, TEMPORARILY ESTABLISHED IN 512532.5N, 032710E DURING DIVING OPS. E CARD BUOY HAS BEEN REPLACED IN CHARTED POSN. (NETH TNM 232/91). NCA. HH340/420/02 5.11.97 WK PARTIALLY SALVED. NOW WK SW 13.3MTRS IN 512532N, 032725E. E CARDINAL BUOY 'WAR DIWAN' REMOVED. (NETH NM 42/492/97). - NM 4483/97. 2.11.06 SHOWN IN 5125.481N, 0327.340E [WGD] ON BELGIAN [INT 1474] [JUN 2006 EDN LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 1874. 23.5.11 SHOWN AS SW 12.9MTRS [LAT] ON NL400116 [EDN 14.14].
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1919. ROYAL FLEET AUXILIARY VESSEL. MINED BETWEEN BUOYS NF 15 & NF 17. BROKE IN TWO & FINALLY SUNK BY GUNFIRE. FORWARD PART WAS REFLOATED & TOWED TO FLUSHING IN 1952. (LLWW2, WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the WAR DIWAN (AFTER PART) wreck located?

The WAR DIWAN (AFTER PART) wreck is located at coordinates 51 25.481 N,3 27.34 E.

How deep is the WAR DIWAN (AFTER PART) and where exactly is it located?

The WAR DIWAN (AFTER PART) lies at a depth of about 12.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 25.481 N,3 27.34 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WAR DIWAN (AFTER PART)?

The seabed around the WAR DIWAN (AFTER PART) lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the WAR DIWAN (AFTER PART) sink?

The WAR DIWAN (AFTER PART) sank on Dec 16, 1944.

When was the wreck of the WAR DIWAN (AFTER PART) discovered?

The wreck of the WAR DIWAN (AFTER PART) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the WAR DIWAN (AFTER PART) belong to?

The WAR DIWAN (AFTER PART) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WAR DIWAN (AFTER PART) carrying?

The WAR DIWAN (AFTER PART) was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the WAR DIWAN (AFTER PART)?

The WAR DIWAN (AFTER PART) had a tonnage of 5551 tons.

What type of wreck is the WAR DIWAN (AFTER PART)?

The WAR DIWAN (AFTER PART) is classified as a tanker.

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