Dayspring Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dayspring Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 43.02 N,81 47.11 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.717000
  • Longitude: 81.785167
Water Depth 4100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAYSPRING
Type bulk carrier
Flag PA
Length 169.1 m
Width 21.3 m
Draught 13.9
Tonnage 13373
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 23, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2106/78 28.7.87 ABANDONED, PRESUMED SUNK IN 054300N, 814700E. (LL,26.6.87). NCA, PLOTS IN OVER 4000MTRS. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 28, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1970 BY RHEINSTAHL NORDSEEWERKE, EMDEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DAWN MARITIME CORP. S.A. PASSAGE GUANGZHOU FOR ANTWERP. STARTED LISTING BADLY DUE TO SHIFTING CARGO IN HEAVY SEAS, WAS ABANDONED BY CREW. COULD NOT BE FOUND DURING SUBSEQUENT SEARCH. PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK. (MSD)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 5 43.02 N,81 47.11 E
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FAQ

Where is the DAYSPRING wreck located?

The DAYSPRING wreck is located at coordinates 5 43.02 N,81 47.11 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DAYSPRING?

The seabed around the DAYSPRING lies at approximately 4100 meters deep.

When did the DAYSPRING sink?

The DAYSPRING sank on Jun 23, 1987.

When was the wreck of the DAYSPRING discovered?

The wreck of the DAYSPRING was discovered in 1987.

What country did the DAYSPRING belong to?

The DAYSPRING belonged to PA.

What cargo was the DAYSPRING carrying?

The DAYSPRING was carrying metal: concentrate and products,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the DAYSPRING?

The DAYSPRING had a tonnage of 13373 tons.

What type of wreck is the DAYSPRING?

The DAYSPRING is classified as a bulk carrier.

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