Daniel Quare Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Daniel quare Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		66 22.3 N,14 55.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 66.371667
  • Longitude: -14.925000
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name DANIEL QUARE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 440
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 8, 1955
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 1964
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 2005

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck known as the Daniel Quare is located at coordinates 66 22.3 N, 14 55.5 W off the coast of Iceland. Historical hydrographic survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office previously tracked this obstruction, noting its position in the waters surrounding Iceland. Following an extensive review of maritime charts and nautical data, the site previously associated with the Daniel Quare has been amended to dead and deleted from official navigational records, indicating that no structural evidence remains at this location.

Surveying Details

H5599/55 11.10.55 ST IN 662218N, 145530W. (LLOYDS LIST AND HMS PINDER HN) BR STD. 22.4.64 NOT SHOWN ON ICELANDIC 61 OR 70. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NC 2978.

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED 7M WNW OF LANGANES PT, ICELAND. (LLOYDS & GRIMSBY LOSS LIST)

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FAQ

Where is the DANIEL QUARE wreck located?

The DANIEL QUARE wreck is located at coordinates 66 22.3 N,14 55.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DANIEL QUARE?

The seabed around the DANIEL QUARE lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the DANIEL QUARE sink?

The DANIEL QUARE sank on Sep 8, 1955.

When was the wreck of the DANIEL QUARE discovered?

The wreck of the DANIEL QUARE was discovered in 1955.

What country did the DANIEL QUARE belong to?

The DANIEL QUARE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the DANIEL QUARE?

The DANIEL QUARE had a tonnage of 440 tons.

What type of wreck is the DANIEL QUARE?

The DANIEL QUARE is classified as a steam ship.

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