Degama Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Degama Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 7.933 N,15 25.417 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.132217
  • Longitude: -15.423617
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DEGAMA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 103 m
Width 13.8 m
Draught 5.6
Orientation 315
Tonnage 3507
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 6, 1914
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 29.11.57 29.11.57 DWP, LYING NW/SE, SHOWN IN 280756N, 152525W ON SPANISH CHARTS. H4504/61 10.10.61 H4504/61 10.10.61 DELETE. (US NM 4448/61) DELETE. BR STD. H4504/61 27.3.68 H4504/61 27.3.68 STILL SHOWN ON SPANISH CHARTS. RE-INSERT. NE 1856. H4504/61 17.4.69 H4504/61 17.4.69 DELETE. (SPANISH NM 12/351/69) AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 703/69.
Last Amended Date Nov 1, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1899 BY FURNESS, WITHY & CO WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 271NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELDER DEMPSTER & CO. WRECKED AT LAS PALMAS WHILE ON PASSAGE ROTTERDAM TO PORT HARCOURT. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the DEGAMA wreck located?

The DEGAMA wreck is located at coordinates 28 7.933 N,15 25.417 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DEGAMA?

The seabed around the DEGAMA lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the DEGAMA sink?

The DEGAMA sank on Nov 6, 1914.

When was the wreck of the DEGAMA discovered?

The wreck of the DEGAMA was discovered in 1957.

What country did the DEGAMA belong to?

The DEGAMA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DEGAMA carrying?

The DEGAMA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the DEGAMA?

The DEGAMA had a tonnage of 3507 tons.

What type of wreck is the DEGAMA?

The DEGAMA is classified as a steam ship.

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