Damao (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Damao (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 45.336 N,5 6.664 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.755600
  • Longitude: -5.111067
Wreck Depth 67 m
Water Depth 83 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAMAO (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag PT
Length 135 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 140
Shadow Height 16
Tonnage 5668
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 28, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details INS ON 1411 1824A., (DATE NOT KNOWN). AMEND TO NDW. NE 1824A. (DATE NOT KNOWN). H5141/53 14.8.53 H5141/53 14.8.53 AMEND TO NDWPA ON 1411. 27.10.72 27.10.72 AMEND TO WKS USCPA 60MTRS. NC 1971. 8.11.78 8.11.78 AMEND TO USCPA 60MTRS. NC 1411. 4.6.58 4.6.58 POSN GIVEN AS 524600N, 050800W. (M09548). H1935/80 17.5.82 H1935/80 17.5.82 LARGE, INTACT, UPRIGHT WK EXAM'D 18.6.81 IN 524519N, 050636W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 68.4 IN GEN DEPTH 83MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 16MTRS. LYING 000/180 DEGS. SONAR LENGTH 130-140MTRS, APPROX. (HMS FAWN, HI 3). INS AS WK 67MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2000

Circumstances of loss

ORIGINALLY GERMAN SS BRISBANE BEFORE REQUISITION. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-91.

General Comments

LARGE WK, UPRIGHT & INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the DAMAO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DAMAO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 45.336 N,5 6.664 W.

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

The DAMAO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 67 meters and is located at coordinates 52 45.336 N,5 6.664 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DAMAO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the DAMAO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 83 meters deep.

When did the DAMAO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The DAMAO (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 28, 1918.

When was the wreck of the DAMAO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DAMAO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the DAMAO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The DAMAO (POSSIBLY) belonged to PT.

What was the tonnage of the DAMAO (POSSIBLY)?

The DAMAO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 5668 tons.

What type of wreck is the DAMAO (POSSIBLY)?

The DAMAO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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