Dageid Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dageid Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 21.384 N,5 26.171 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.356400
  • Longitude: -5.436183
Wreck Depth 36 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAGEID
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 73.5 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 56
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 7.6
Orientation 73
Tonnage 1252
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 11, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2326/75 2.8.75 H2326/75 2.8.75 FISHERMANS FASTNER IN 502156N, 052741W. ACCURACY 0.5 MILE. THIS IS A LARGE WRECK KNOWN BY FISHERMEN AS THE 'TANKER'. (E GILES, SUBSERVS LTD, TELECON 2.5.76). NCA YET. 4.5.78 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS NDWPA IN 502156N, 052741W. NC 1178. 27.10.99 27.10.99 LOCATED IN 5021.380N, 0526.075W [OGB] USING DECCA. A MID-ENGINED, '3 CASTLE' VESSEL. LIES ON PORT SIDE. CARGO COAL. MAKER'S PLATE FOUND BY I PEDLEY MARKED: J & A JENSEN & DAHL, MAK 725, FR STAD MEK, VAERLSTED 1904, FREDRIKSSTAD. (G POUND, ?TELECON). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH220/470/03 12.9.00 HH220/470/03 12.9.00 LOCATED IN 5021.38N, 0526.18W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. (NP 1008, HN FOR HI 779). AMEND TO WK 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/799/01 19.12.00 HH090/799/01 19.12.00 EXAM'D 21.7.00 IN 5021.384N, 0526.171W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36.2 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 56MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.6MTRS. LIES 073/253 DEGS. BOWS 073 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NO DEBRIS. INTACT AND COLLAPSED. (NP 1008, HI 799). BR STD. 14.6.01 14.6.01 DIVED IN 5021.347N, 0526.112W [WGD] USING DGPS. GENERALLY INTACT AND LIES ON PORT BEAM, ABOUT HALF BURIED IN SAND/SEABED. FROM THE BOILERS FWD THE WK IS INTACT, THE AFTER PART MORE COLLAPSED. ONLY ONE BOILER SEEN, BUT OTHER REPORTS MENTION TWO BOILERS ONE ALMOST BURIED. THIS WK IS PROBABLY 'DAGEID'. (J ROSEVEARE, TELECON).
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1904 IN FREDRIKSTAD BY J & A JENSEN & DAHL. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 132 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR ROUEN. CARGO COAL. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH FRENCH SS ASTREE 7M FROM GODREVY ISLAND.

General Comments

INTACT, COLLAPSED, '3-ISLAND VESSEL' ON PORT SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 21.384 N,5 26.171 W
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FAQ

Where is the DAGEID wreck located?

The DAGEID wreck is located at coordinates 50 21.384 N,5 26.171 W.

How deep is the DAGEID and where exactly is it located?

The DAGEID lies at a depth of about 36 meters and is located at coordinates 50 21.384 N,5 26.171 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DAGEID?

The seabed around the DAGEID lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the DAGEID sink?

The DAGEID sank on Sep 11, 1918.

When was the wreck of the DAGEID discovered?

The wreck of the DAGEID was discovered in 1976.

What country did the DAGEID belong to?

The DAGEID belonged to NO.

What cargo was the DAGEID carrying?

The DAGEID was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the DAGEID?

The DAGEID had a tonnage of 1252 tons.

What type of wreck is the DAGEID?

The DAGEID is classified as a steam ship.

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