Daghestan (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Daghestan (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 49.751 N,2 45.976 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.829183
  • Longitude: -2.766267
Wreck Depth 46.5 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAGHESTAN (PROBABLY)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Sonar Length 134
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 136
Tonnage 5742
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 26, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0012.0,,001.8,330
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source merchant ship
Surveying Details POSN 584700N, 02500W APPROX. (LLOYDS, NID & HMS FIREDRAKE). H3965/75 17.12.76 WK LOCATED 7.6.76 IN 584948N, 024545W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24 IN GEN DEPTH 31FMS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH ABOUT 200FT LONG. LYING 140/320DEG. (WESTMINSTER DREDGING CO LTD, 26.8.76). INS AS WK 23FMS. - NM 64/77. 29.8.78 AMEND TO WK 42MTRS. NC 1942. HH100/351/01 28.8.89 LOCATED IN 584929N, 024427W USING DECCA. (SGT J LEIGH, RAF KINLOSS, 10.8.89). HH091/137/01 29.3.07 EXAM'D 11.8.07 IN 5849.7505N, 0245.9763W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 47.25 IN GEN DEPTH 57.2MTRS. SCOUR 1.8MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 12MTRS TOWARDS 330 DEGS. LENGTH 134MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS, HT 10MTRS. UPRIGHT. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1137). AMEND WK 47MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 17.2.16 EXAM'D BY RT1W FROM CSAR EXTRACTED FROM BDB FOR HI 1137, FOUND SHOALEST DEPTH AS 46.5MTRS. AMEND TO NDW 46MTRS.
Last Amended Date Feb 17, 2016

Circumstances of loss

THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED BY THE ADMIRALY. TORPEDOED BY U-57 WHILE ON PASSAGE SCAPA FLOW FOR SULLOM VOE, SHETLANDS.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the DAGHESTAN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The DAGHESTAN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 49.751 N,2 45.976 W.

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

The DAGHESTAN (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 46.5 meters and is located at coordinates 58 49.751 N,2 45.976 W.

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

The seabed around the DAGHESTAN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the DAGHESTAN (PROBABLY) sink?

The DAGHESTAN (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 26, 1940.

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

The wreck of the DAGHESTAN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the DAGHESTAN (PROBABLY) belong to?

The DAGHESTAN (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DAGHESTAN (PROBABLY) carrying?

The DAGHESTAN (PROBABLY) was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the DAGHESTAN (PROBABLY)?

The DAGHESTAN (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 5742 tons.

What type of wreck is the DAGHESTAN (PROBABLY)?

The DAGHESTAN (PROBABLY) is classified as a tanker.

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